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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.10, 1,095.72 and 499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.10, 1,095.72 and 499.02 is: 688.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.10 : 1,095.72 = 499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.10/1,095.72 = 499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.10x = 1,095.72 × 499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.10x = 546,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,786.19/794.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.56

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