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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.94, 1,095.48 and 607.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.94, 1,095.48 and 607.18 is: 838.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.94 : 1,095.48 = 607.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.94/1,095.48 = 607.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.94x = 1,095.48 × 607.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.94x = 665,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,153.55/792.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.84

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