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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.01, 1,090.19 and 495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.01, 1,090.19 and 495.44 is: 683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.01 : 1,090.19 = 495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.01/1,090.19 = 495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.01x = 1,090.19 × 495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.01x = 540,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,123.73/790.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.69

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