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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.02, 1,093.78 and 583.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.02, 1,093.78 and 583.13 is: 804.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.02 : 1,093.78 = 583.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.02/1,093.78 = 583.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.02x = 1,093.78 × 583.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.02x = 637,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,815.93/793.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.29

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