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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.13, 1,100.08 and 502.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.13, 1,100.08 and 502.45 is: 693.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.13 : 1,100.08 = 502.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.13/1,100.08 = 502.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.13x = 1,100.08 × 502.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.13x = 552,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,735.20/797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.41

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