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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.05, 1,094.34 and 494.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.05, 1,094.34 and 494.73 is: 682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.05 : 1,094.34 = 494.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.05/1,094.34 = 494.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.05x = 1,094.34 × 494.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.05x = 541,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,403.59/793.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.68

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