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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.45, 1,093.69 and 635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.45, 1,093.69 and 635.82 is: 876.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.45 : 1,093.69 = 635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.45/1,093.69 = 635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.45x = 1,093.69 × 635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.45x = 695,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,389.98/793.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.41

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