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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.04, 1,093.62 and 617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.04, 1,093.62 and 617.80 is: 853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.04 : 1,093.62 = 617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.04/1,093.62 = 617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.04x = 1,093.62 × 617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.04x = 675,638.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,638.44/792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.04

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