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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.23, 1,093.10 and 497.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.23, 1,093.10 and 497.39 is: 686.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.23 : 1,093.10 = 497.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.23/1,093.10 = 497.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.23x = 1,093.10 × 497.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.23x = 543,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,689.06/792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.28

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