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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.20, 1,092.24 and 617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.20, 1,092.24 and 617.52 is: 850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.20 : 1,092.24 = 617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.20/1,092.24 = 617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.20x = 1,092.24 × 617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.20x = 674,480.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,480.04/793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.33

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