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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.61, 1,094.04 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.61, 1,094.04 and 497.88 is: 687.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.61 : 1,094.04 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.61/1,094.04 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.61x = 1,094.04 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.61x = 544,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,695.17/792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.22

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