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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.89, 1,099.40 and 501.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.89, 1,099.40 and 501.65 is: 692.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.89 : 1,099.40 = 501.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.89/1,099.40 = 501.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.89x = 1,099.40 × 501.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.89x = 551,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,514.01/796.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.08

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