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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.10, 1,189.65 and 675.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.10, 1,189.65 and 675.65 is: 1,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.10 : 1,189.65 = 675.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.10/1,189.65 = 675.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.10x = 1,189.65 × 675.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.10x = 803,787.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,787.02/793.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.48

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