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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.32, 1,094.80 and 498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.32, 1,094.80 and 498.60 is: 688.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.32 : 1,094.80 = 498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.32/1,094.80 = 498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.32x = 1,094.80 × 498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.32x = 545,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,867.28/793.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.08

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