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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.53, 1,099.35 and 501.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.53, 1,099.35 and 501.96 is: 692.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.53 : 1,099.35 = 501.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.53/1,099.35 = 501.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.53x = 1,099.35 × 501.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.53x = 551,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,829.73/796.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.79

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