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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.04, 1,090.41 and 495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.04, 1,090.41 and 495.09 is: 683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.04 : 1,090.41 = 495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.04/1,090.41 = 495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.04x = 1,090.41 × 495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.04x = 539,851.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,851.09/790.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.33

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