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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.92, 1,092.36 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.92, 1,092.36 and 496.44 is: 685.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.92 : 1,092.36 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.92/1,092.36 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.92x = 1,092.36 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.92x = 542,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,291.20/790.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.65

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