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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.15, 1,108.25 and 793.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.15, 1,108.25 and 793.15 is: 1,108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.15 : 1,108.25 = 793.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.15/1,108.25 = 793.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.15x = 1,108.25 × 793.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.15x = 879,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,008.49/793.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.25

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