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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,100.25 and 502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,100.25 and 502.92 is: 693.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,100.25 = 502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,100.25 = 502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,100.25 × 502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 553,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,337.73/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.61

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