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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.48, 1,100.62 and 502.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.48, 1,100.62 and 502.76 is: 693.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.48 : 1,100.62 = 502.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.48/1,100.62 = 502.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.48x = 1,100.62 × 502.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.48x = 553,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,347.71/797.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.87

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