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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.13, 1,094.64 and 498.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.13, 1,094.64 and 498.29 is: 687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.13 : 1,094.64 = 498.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.13/1,094.64 = 498.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.13x = 1,094.64 × 498.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.13x = 545,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,450.90/793.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.72

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