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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.62, 1,095.59 and 499.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.62, 1,095.59 and 499.19 is: 689.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.62 : 1,095.59 = 499.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.62/1,095.59 = 499.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.62x = 1,095.59 × 499.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.62x = 546,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,903.34/793.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.12

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