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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.12, 1,096.00 and 499.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.12, 1,096.00 and 499.41 is: 689.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.12 : 1,096.00 = 499.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.12/1,096.00 = 499.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.12x = 1,096.00 × 499.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.12x = 547,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,352.11/794.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.26

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