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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.73, 1,090.50 and 496.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.73, 1,090.50 and 496.03 is: 684.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.73 : 1,090.50 = 496.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.73/1,090.50 = 496.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.73x = 1,090.50 × 496.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.73x = 540,920.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,920.72/790.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.08

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