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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.49, 1,099.32 and 501.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.49, 1,099.32 and 501.56 is: 692.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.49 : 1,099.32 = 501.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.49/1,099.32 = 501.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.49x = 1,099.32 × 501.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.49x = 551,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,374.94/796.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.26

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