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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.00, 1,095.73 and 499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.00, 1,095.73 and 499.42 is: 689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.00 : 1,095.73 = 499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.00/1,095.73 = 499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.00x = 1,095.73 × 499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.00x = 547,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,223.43/794.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.20

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