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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.12, 1,091.98 and 496.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.12, 1,091.98 and 496.63 is: 685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.12 : 1,091.98 = 496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.12/1,091.98 = 496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.12x = 1,091.98 × 496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.12x = 542,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,312.01/791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.50

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