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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.08, 1,093.52 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.08, 1,093.52 and 497.48 is: 686.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.08 : 1,093.52 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.08/1,093.52 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.08x = 1,093.52 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.08x = 544,004.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,004.33/792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.80

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