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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.26, 1,090.19 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.26, 1,090.19 and 618.30 is: 849.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.26 : 1,090.19 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.26/1,090.19 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.26x = 1,090.19 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.26x = 674,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,066.02/793.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.74

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