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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,093.14 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,093.14 and 497.34 is: 686.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,093.14 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,093.14 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,093.14 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 543,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,662.25/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.23

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