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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.23, 1,184.19 and 683.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.23, 1,184.19 and 683.55 is: 1,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.23 : 1,184.19 = 683.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.23/1,184.19 = 683.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.23x = 1,184.19 × 683.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.23x = 809,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,453.07/793.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.45

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