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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.89, 1,092.25 and 496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.89, 1,092.25 and 496.32 is: 685.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.89 : 1,092.25 = 496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.89/1,092.25 = 496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.89x = 1,092.25 × 496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.89x = 542,105.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,105.52/790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.44

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