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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.30, 1,191.15 and 610.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.30, 1,191.15 and 610.90 is: 917.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.30 : 1,191.15 = 610.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.30/1,191.15 = 610.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.30x = 1,191.15 × 610.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.30x = 727,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,673.54/793.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.27

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