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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.32, 1,094.58 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.32, 1,094.58 and 498.24 is: 687.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.32 : 1,094.58 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.32/1,094.58 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.32x = 1,094.58 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.32x = 545,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,363.54/793.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.44

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