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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.10, 1,092.03 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.10, 1,092.03 and 496.44 is: 685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.10 : 1,092.03 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.10/1,092.03 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.10x = 1,092.03 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.10x = 542,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,127.37/791.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.28

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