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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.94, 1,094.13 and 498.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.94, 1,094.13 and 498.00 is: 687.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.94 : 1,094.13 = 498.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.94/1,094.13 = 498.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.94x = 1,094.13 × 498.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.94x = 544,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,872.76/792.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.16

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