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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.60, 1,099.70 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.60, 1,099.70 and 502.32 is: 693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.60 : 1,099.70 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.60/1,099.70 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.60x = 1,099.70 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.60x = 552,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,401.30/796.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.45

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