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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.53, 1,098.81 and 501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.53, 1,098.81 and 501.24 is: 691.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.53 : 1,098.81 = 501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.53/1,098.81 = 501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.53x = 1,098.81 × 501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.53x = 550,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,767.52/796.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.46

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