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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.41, 1,093.23 and 616.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.41, 1,093.23 and 616.10 is: 849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.41 : 1,093.23 = 616.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.41/1,093.23 = 616.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.41x = 1,093.23 × 616.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.41x = 673,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,533.54/792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.99

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