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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.76, 1,093.39 and 605.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.76, 1,093.39 and 605.78 is: 835.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.76 : 1,093.39 = 605.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.76/1,093.39 = 605.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.76x = 1,093.39 × 605.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.76x = 662,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,357.28/792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.51

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