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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.56, 1,090.44 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.56, 1,090.44 and 495.72 is: 683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.56 : 1,090.44 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.56/1,090.44 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.56x = 1,090.44 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.56x = 540,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,552.92/790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.76

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