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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.04, 1,095 and 618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.04, 1,095 and 618.80 is: 854.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.04 : 1,095 = 618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.04/1,095 = 618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.04x = 1,095 × 618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.04x = 677,586
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,586/793.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.42

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