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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.53, 1,093.75 and 605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.53, 1,093.75 and 605.68 is: 835.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.53 : 1,093.75 = 605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.53/1,093.75 = 605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.53x = 1,093.75 × 605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.53x = 662,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,461.66/792.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.88

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