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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.71, 1,095.93 and 499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.71, 1,095.93 and 499.14 is: 689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.71 : 1,095.93 = 499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.71/1,095.93 = 499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.71x = 1,095.93 × 499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.71x = 547,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,022.50/793.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.20

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