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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.98, 1,099.71 and 502.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.98, 1,099.71 and 502.65 is: 693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.98 : 1,099.71 = 502.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.98/1,099.71 = 502.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.98x = 1,099.71 × 502.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.98x = 552,769.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,769.23/796.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.58

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