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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.52, 1,098.46 and 497.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.52, 1,098.46 and 497.38 is: 685.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.52 : 1,098.46 = 497.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.52/1,098.46 = 497.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.52x = 1,098.46 × 497.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.52x = 546,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,352.03/796.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.92

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