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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.31, 1,092.65 and 497.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.31, 1,092.65 and 497.01 is: 686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.31 : 1,092.65 = 497.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.31/1,092.65 = 497.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.31x = 1,092.65 × 497.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.31x = 543,055.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,055.49/791.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.27

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