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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.65, 1,093.69 and 606.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.65, 1,093.69 and 606.35 is: 836.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.65 : 1,093.69 = 606.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.65/1,093.69 = 606.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.65x = 1,093.69 × 606.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.65x = 663,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,158.93/792.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.64

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