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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.44, 1,096.80 and 499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.44, 1,096.80 and 499.96 is: 690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.44 : 1,096.80 = 499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.44/1,096.80 = 499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.44x = 1,096.80 × 499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.44x = 548,356.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,356.13/794.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.24

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