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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.52, 1,099.84 and 498.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.52, 1,099.84 and 498.38 is: 687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.52 : 1,099.84 = 498.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.52/1,099.84 = 498.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.52x = 1,099.84 × 498.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.52x = 548,138.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,138.26/797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.30

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