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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.88, 1,098.82 and 501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.88, 1,098.82 and 501.64 is: 691.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.88 : 1,098.82 = 501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.88/1,098.82 = 501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.88x = 1,098.82 × 501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.88x = 551,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,212.06/796.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.71

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