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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.07, 1,090.27 and 495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.07, 1,090.27 and 495.50 is: 683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.07 : 1,090.27 = 495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.07/1,090.27 = 495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.07x = 1,090.27 × 495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.07x = 540,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,228.79/790.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.77

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