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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793, 1,095.66 and 557.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793, 1,095.66 and 557.83 is: 770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793 : 1,095.66 = 557.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793/1,095.66 = 557.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793x = 1,095.66 × 557.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793x = 611,192.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,192.02/793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.73

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