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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.94, 1,100.52 and 502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.94, 1,100.52 and 502.92 is: 693.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.94 : 1,100.52 = 502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.94/1,100.52 = 502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.94x = 1,100.52 × 502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.94x = 553,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,473.52/797.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.63

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