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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.05, 1,100.07 and 502.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.05, 1,100.07 and 502.09 is: 692.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.05 : 1,100.07 = 502.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.05/1,100.07 = 502.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.05x = 1,100.07 × 502.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.05x = 552,334.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,334.15/797.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.97

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