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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.79, 1,095.93 and 499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.79, 1,095.93 and 499.68 is: 689.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.79 : 1,095.93 = 499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.79/1,095.93 = 499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.79x = 1,095.93 × 499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.79x = 547,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,614.30/794.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.01

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