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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.44, 1,191.78 and 610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.44, 1,191.78 and 610.20 is: 916.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.44 : 1,191.78 = 610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.44/1,191.78 = 610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.44x = 1,191.78 × 610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.44x = 727,224.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,224.16/793.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.55

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