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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.62, 1,092.31 and 496.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.62, 1,092.31 and 496.98 is: 685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.62 : 1,092.31 = 496.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.62/1,092.31 = 496.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.62x = 1,092.31 × 496.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.62x = 542,856.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,856.22/791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.75

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