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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.85, 1,099.92 and 502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.85, 1,099.92 and 502.92 is: 693.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.85 : 1,099.92 = 502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.85/1,099.92 = 502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.85x = 1,099.92 × 502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.85x = 553,171.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,171.77/797.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.33

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