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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.84, 1,102.91 and 500.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.84, 1,102.91 and 500.21 is: 690.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.84 : 1,102.91 = 500.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.84/1,102.91 = 500.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.84x = 1,102.91 × 500.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.84x = 551,678.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,678.60/798.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.60

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