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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,093.68 and 614.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,093.68 and 614.79 is: 848.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,093.68 = 614.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,093.68 = 614.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,093.68 × 614.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 672,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,383.53/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.71

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