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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.03, 1,099.72 and 502.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.03, 1,099.72 and 502.69 is: 693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.03 : 1,099.72 = 502.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.03/1,099.72 = 502.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.03x = 1,099.72 × 502.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.03x = 552,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,818.25/797.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.60

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