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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.12, 1,093.52 and 497.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.12, 1,093.52 and 497.69 is: 687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.12 : 1,093.52 = 497.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.12/1,093.52 = 497.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.12x = 1,093.52 × 497.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.12x = 544,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,229.75/792.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.05

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