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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.56, 1,098.78 and 501.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.56, 1,098.78 and 501.32 is: 691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.56 : 1,098.78 = 501.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.56/1,098.78 = 501.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.56x = 1,098.78 × 501.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.56x = 550,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,837.64/796.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.52

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