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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.52, 1,093.26 and 593.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.52, 1,093.26 and 593.48 is: 817.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.52 : 1,093.26 = 593.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.52/1,093.26 = 593.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.52x = 1,093.26 × 593.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.52x = 648,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,827.94/793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.66

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