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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.52, 1,094.90 and 499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.52, 1,094.90 and 499.20 is: 688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.52 : 1,094.90 = 499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.52/1,094.90 = 499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.52x = 1,094.90 × 499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.52x = 546,571.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,571.58/793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.80

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