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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.52, 1,091.46 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.52, 1,091.46 and 495.92 is: 684.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.52 : 1,091.46 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.52/1,091.46 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.52x = 1,091.46 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.52x = 541,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,276.84/790.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.71

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