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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.20, 1,093.44 and 618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.20, 1,093.44 and 618.24 is: 852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.20 : 1,093.44 = 618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.20/1,093.44 = 618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.20x = 1,093.44 × 618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.20x = 676,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,008.35/793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.25

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