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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.32, 1,093.10 and 615.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.32, 1,093.10 and 615.33 is: 848.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.32 : 1,093.10 = 615.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.32/1,093.10 = 615.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.32x = 1,093.10 × 615.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.32x = 672,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,614.15/792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.92

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