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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.59, 1,093.50 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.59, 1,093.50 and 497.88 is: 686.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.59 : 1,093.50 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.59/1,093.50 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.59x = 1,093.50 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.59x = 544,431.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,431.78/792.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.91

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