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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.96, 1,092.40 and 497.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.96, 1,092.40 and 497.41 is: 686.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.96 : 1,092.40 = 497.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.96/1,092.40 = 497.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.96x = 1,092.40 × 497.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.96x = 543,370.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,370.68/791.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.11

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