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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.39, 1,095.53 and 495.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.39, 1,095.53 and 495.25 is: 682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.39 : 1,095.53 = 495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.39/1,095.53 = 495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.39x = 1,095.53 × 495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.39x = 542,556.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,556.02/794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.99

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