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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.98, 1,092.99 and 497.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.98, 1,092.99 and 497.54 is: 686.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.98 : 1,092.99 = 497.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.98/1,092.99 = 497.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.98x = 1,092.99 × 497.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.98x = 543,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,810.84/791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.65

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