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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.22, 1,094.78 and 660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.22, 1,094.78 and 660.26 is: 911.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.22 : 1,094.78 = 660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.22/1,094.78 = 660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.22x = 1,094.78 × 660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.22x = 722,839.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,839.44/793.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.27

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