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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.11, 1,090.11 and 495.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.11, 1,090.11 and 495.13 is: 683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.11 : 1,090.11 = 495.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.11/1,090.11 = 495.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.11x = 1,090.11 × 495.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.11x = 539,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,746.16/790.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.13

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