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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.83, 1,095.45 and 499.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.83, 1,095.45 and 499.26 is: 688.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.83 : 1,095.45 = 499.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.83/1,095.45 = 499.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.83x = 1,095.45 × 499.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.83x = 546,914.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,914.37/793.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.96

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