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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.20, 1,092.93 and 497.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.20, 1,092.93 and 497.87 is: 686.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.20 : 1,092.93 = 497.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.20/1,092.93 = 497.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.20x = 1,092.93 × 497.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.20x = 544,131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,131.59/792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.87

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