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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.99, 1,094.19 and 498.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.99, 1,094.19 and 498.05 is: 687.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.99 : 1,094.19 = 498.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.99/1,094.19 = 498.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.99x = 1,094.19 × 498.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.99x = 544,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,955.86/792.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.22

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