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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.65, 1,094.76 and 498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.65, 1,094.76 and 498.39 is: 687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.65 : 1,094.76 = 498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.65/1,094.76 = 498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.65x = 1,094.76 × 498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.65x = 545,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,617.44/793.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.48

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