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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.23, 1,089.81 and 495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.23, 1,089.81 and 495.54 is: 683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.23 : 1,089.81 = 495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.23/1,089.81 = 495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.23x = 1,089.81 × 495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.23x = 540,044.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,044.45/790.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.40

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