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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.40, 1,099.50 and 502.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.40, 1,099.50 and 502.62 is: 693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.40 : 1,099.50 = 502.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.40/1,099.50 = 502.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.40x = 1,099.50 × 502.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.40x = 552,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,630.69/797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.04

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