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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.14, 1,089.75 and 495.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.14, 1,089.75 and 495.03 is: 682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.14 : 1,089.75 = 495.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.14/1,089.75 = 495.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.14x = 1,089.75 × 495.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.14x = 539,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,458.94/790.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.74

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