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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.11, 1,090.70 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.11, 1,090.70 and 495.32 is: 683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.11 : 1,090.70 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.11/1,090.70 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.11x = 1,090.70 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.11x = 540,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,237.59/790.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.75

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