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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.32, 1,099.29 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.32, 1,099.29 and 502.02 is: 693.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.32 : 1,099.29 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.32/1,099.29 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.32x = 1,099.29 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.32x = 551,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,865.57/796.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.02

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