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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.43, 1,091.48 and 496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.43, 1,091.48 and 496.20 is: 685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.43 : 1,091.48 = 496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.43/1,091.48 = 496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.43x = 1,091.48 × 496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.43x = 541,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,592.38/790.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.19

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