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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.50, 1,095.32 and 498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.50, 1,095.32 and 498.76 is: 688.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.50 : 1,095.32 = 498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.50/1,095.32 = 498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.50x = 1,095.32 × 498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.50x = 546,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,301.80/793.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.47

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