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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.49, 1,094.72 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.49, 1,094.72 and 498.24 is: 687.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.49 : 1,094.72 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.49/1,094.72 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.49x = 1,094.72 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.49x = 545,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,430.80/793.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.39

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