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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.23, 1,093.61 and 650.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.23, 1,093.61 and 650.92 is: 897.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.23 : 1,093.61 = 650.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.23/1,093.61 = 650.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.23x = 1,093.61 × 650.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.23x = 711,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,855.62/793.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.41

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