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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.86, 1,099.80 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.86, 1,099.80 and 502.02 is: 692.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.86 : 1,099.80 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.86/1,099.80 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.86x = 1,099.80 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.86x = 552,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,121.60/796.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.87

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