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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.65, 1,098.90 and 501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.65, 1,098.90 and 501.39 is: 691.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.65 : 1,098.90 = 501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.65/1,098.90 = 501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.65x = 1,098.90 × 501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.65x = 550,977.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,977.47/796.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.62

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