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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.29, 1,094.56 and 498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.29, 1,094.56 and 498.45 is: 687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.29 : 1,094.56 = 498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.29/1,094.56 = 498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.29x = 1,094.56 × 498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.29x = 545,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,583.43/793.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.75

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