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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.76, 1,095.44 and 499.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.76, 1,095.44 and 499.22 is: 688.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.76 : 1,095.44 = 499.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.76/1,095.44 = 499.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.76x = 1,095.44 × 499.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.76x = 546,865.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,865.56/793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.96

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