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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.43, 1,095.05 and 499.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.43, 1,095.05 and 499.10 is: 688.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.43 : 1,095.05 = 499.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.43/1,095.05 = 499.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.43x = 1,095.05 × 499.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.43x = 546,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,531.48/793.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.83

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