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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.37, 1,093.41 and 652.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.37, 1,093.41 and 652.59 is: 899.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.37 : 1,093.41 = 652.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.37/1,093.41 = 652.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.37x = 1,093.41 × 652.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.37x = 713,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,548.43/793.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.39

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