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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.35, 1,094.04 and 583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.35, 1,094.04 and 583.56 is: 804.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.35 : 1,094.04 = 583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.35/1,094.04 = 583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.35x = 1,094.04 × 583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.35x = 638,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,437.98/793.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.74

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