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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.16, 1,095.57 and 499.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.16, 1,095.57 and 499.59 is: 689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.16 : 1,095.57 = 499.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.16/1,095.57 = 499.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.16x = 1,095.57 × 499.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.16x = 547,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,335.82/794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.20

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