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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.83, 1,092.80 and 603.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.83, 1,092.80 and 603.99 is: 834.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.83 : 1,092.80 = 603.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.83/1,092.80 = 603.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.83x = 1,092.80 × 603.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.83x = 660,040.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,040.27/790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.62

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