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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.10, 1,093.50 and 614.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.10, 1,093.50 and 614.66 is: 848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.10 : 1,093.50 = 614.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.10/1,093.50 = 614.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.10x = 1,093.50 × 614.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.10x = 672,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,130.71/792.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.54

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