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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,090.26 and 495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,090.26 and 495.18 is: 683.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,090.26 = 495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,090.26 = 495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,090.26 × 495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 539,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,874.95/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.37

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