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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.24, 1,095.90 and 499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.24, 1,095.90 and 499.34 is: 688.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.24 : 1,095.90 = 499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.24/1,095.90 = 499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.24x = 1,095.90 × 499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.24x = 547,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,226.71/794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.99

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