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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.52, 1,094.22 and 497.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.52, 1,094.22 and 497.92 is: 687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.52 : 1,094.22 = 497.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.52/1,094.22 = 497.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.52x = 1,094.22 × 497.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.52x = 544,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,834.02/792.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.47

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