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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.49, 1,192.04 and 684.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.49, 1,192.04 and 684.14 is: 1,027.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.49 : 1,192.04 = 684.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.49/1,192.04 = 684.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.49x = 1,192.04 × 684.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.49x = 815,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,518.82/793.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.76

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