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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.07, 1,095.68 and 499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.07, 1,095.68 and 499.13 is: 688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.07 : 1,095.68 = 499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.07/1,095.68 = 499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.07x = 1,095.68 × 499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.07x = 546,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,881.28/794.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.71

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