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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.50, 1,093.86 and 653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.50, 1,093.86 and 653.28 is: 900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.50 : 1,093.86 = 653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.50/1,093.86 = 653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.50x = 1,093.86 × 653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.50x = 714,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,596.86/793.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.56

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