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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.90, 1,092.51 and 496.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.90, 1,092.51 and 496.65 is: 685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.90 : 1,092.51 = 496.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.90/1,092.51 = 496.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.90x = 1,092.51 × 496.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.90x = 542,595.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,595.09/791.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.19

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