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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.19, 1,093.63 and 497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.19, 1,093.63 and 497.76 is: 687.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.19 : 1,093.63 = 497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.19/1,093.63 = 497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.19x = 1,093.63 × 497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.19x = 544,365.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,365.27/792.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.17

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