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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.36, 1,098.72 and 501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.36, 1,098.72 and 501.52 is: 691.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.36 : 1,098.72 = 501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.36/1,098.72 = 501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.36x = 1,098.72 × 501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.36x = 551,030.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,030.05/796.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.94

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