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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.31, 1,092.42 and 496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.31, 1,092.42 and 496.88 is: 685.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.31 : 1,092.42 = 496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.31/1,092.42 = 496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.31x = 1,092.42 × 496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.31x = 542,801.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,801.65/791.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.95

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