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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790, 1,089.76 and 495.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790, 1,089.76 and 495.16 is: 683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790 : 1,089.76 = 495.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790/1,089.76 = 495.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790x = 1,089.76 × 495.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790x = 539,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,605.56/790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.05

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