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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.36, 1,093.08 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.36, 1,093.08 and 593.52 is: 818.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.36 : 1,093.08 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.36/1,093.08 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.36x = 1,093.08 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.36x = 648,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,764.84/792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.78

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