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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.21, 1,099.08 and 501.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.21, 1,099.08 and 501.42 is: 692.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.21 : 1,099.08 = 501.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.21/1,099.08 = 501.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.21x = 1,099.08 × 501.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.21x = 551,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,100.69/796.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.16

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