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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.92, 1,094.28 and 494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.92, 1,094.28 and 494.12 is: 681.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.92 : 1,094.28 = 494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.92/1,094.28 = 494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.92x = 1,094.28 × 494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.92x = 540,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,705.63/792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.92

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