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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,095.96 and 499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,095.96 and 499.14 is: 688.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,095.96 = 499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,095.96 = 499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,095.96 × 499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 547,037.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,037.47/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.93

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