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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.03, 1,093.39 and 615.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.03, 1,093.39 and 615.51 is: 849.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.03 : 1,093.39 = 615.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.03/1,093.39 = 615.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.03x = 1,093.39 × 615.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.03x = 672,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,991.61/792.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.71

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