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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.66, 1,091.10 and 496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.66, 1,091.10 and 496.10 is: 684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.66 : 1,091.10 = 496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.66/1,091.10 = 496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.66x = 1,091.10 × 496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.66x = 541,294.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,294.71/790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.61

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