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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.85, 1,099.63 and 502.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.85, 1,099.63 and 502.61 is: 693.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.85 : 1,099.63 = 502.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.85/1,099.63 = 502.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.85x = 1,099.63 × 502.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.85x = 552,685.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,685.03/796.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.59

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