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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.12, 1,100.13 and 502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.12, 1,100.13 and 502.39 is: 693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.12 : 1,100.13 = 502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.12/1,100.13 = 502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.12x = 1,100.13 × 502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.12x = 552,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,691.56/797.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.36

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