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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.10, 1,094.76 and 499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.10, 1,094.76 and 499.20 is: 688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.10 : 1,094.76 = 499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.10/1,094.76 = 499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.10x = 1,094.76 × 499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.10x = 546,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,504.19/794.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.21

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