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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.16, 1,099.36 and 501.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.16, 1,099.36 and 501.96 is: 692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.16 : 1,099.36 = 501.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.16/1,099.36 = 501.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.16x = 1,099.36 × 501.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.16x = 551,834.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,834.75/797.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.25

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