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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.07, 1,093.77 and 580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.07, 1,093.77 and 580.64 is: 800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.07 : 1,093.77 = 580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.07/1,093.77 = 580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.07x = 1,093.77 × 580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.07x = 635,089.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,089.35/793.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.80

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