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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.52, 1,091.06 and 495.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.52, 1,091.06 and 495.56 is: 683.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.52 : 1,091.06 = 495.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.52/1,091.06 = 495.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.52x = 1,091.06 × 495.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.52x = 540,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,685.69/790.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.96

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