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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.98, 1,099.80 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.98, 1,099.80 and 502.56 is: 693.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.98 : 1,099.80 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.98/1,099.80 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.98x = 1,099.80 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.98x = 552,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,715.49/796.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.51

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