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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.19, 1,096.39 and 499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.19, 1,096.39 and 499.76 is: 689.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.19 : 1,096.39 = 499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.19/1,096.39 = 499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.19x = 1,096.39 × 499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.19x = 547,931.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,931.87/794.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.93

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