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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.29, 1,093.68 and 556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.29, 1,093.68 and 556.92 is: 767.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.29 : 1,093.68 = 556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.29/1,093.68 = 556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.29x = 1,093.68 × 556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.29x = 609,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,092.27/793.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.81

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