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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.73, 1,091.88 and 497.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.73, 1,091.88 and 497.03 is: 685.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.73 : 1,091.88 = 497.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.73/1,091.88 = 497.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.73x = 1,091.88 × 497.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.73x = 542,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,691.66/791.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.45

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