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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.08, 1,100.10 and 502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.08, 1,100.10 and 502.60 is: 693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.08 : 1,100.10 = 502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.08/1,100.10 = 502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.08x = 1,100.10 × 502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.08x = 552,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,910.26/797.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.67

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