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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.21, 1,100.46 and 502.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.21, 1,100.46 and 502.42 is: 693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.21 : 1,100.46 = 502.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.21/1,100.46 = 502.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.21x = 1,100.46 × 502.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.21x = 552,893.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,893.11/797.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.54

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