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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.12, 1,097.13 and 661.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.12, 1,097.13 and 661.90 is: 915.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.12 : 1,097.13 = 661.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.12/1,097.13 = 661.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.12x = 1,097.13 × 661.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.12x = 726,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,190.35/793.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.61

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