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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.56, 1,095.61 and 499.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.56, 1,095.61 and 499.26 is: 689.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.56 : 1,095.61 = 499.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.56/1,095.61 = 499.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.56x = 1,095.61 × 499.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.56x = 546,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,994.25/793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.29

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