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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.41, 1,093.34 and 498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.41, 1,093.34 and 498.06 is: 687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.41 : 1,093.34 = 498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.41/1,093.34 = 498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.41x = 1,093.34 × 498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.41x = 544,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,546.43/792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.21

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