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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.76, 1,090.94 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.76, 1,090.94 and 495.52 is: 683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.76 : 1,090.94 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.76/1,090.94 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.76x = 1,090.94 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.76x = 540,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,582.59/790.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.62

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