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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.36, 1,096.26 and 499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.36, 1,096.26 and 499.52 is: 689.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.36 : 1,096.26 = 499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.36/1,096.26 = 499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.36x = 1,096.26 × 499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.36x = 547,603.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,603.80/794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.36

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