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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.53, 1,092.69 and 662.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.53, 1,092.69 and 662.31 is: 912.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.53 : 1,092.69 = 662.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.53/1,092.69 = 662.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.53x = 1,092.69 × 662.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.53x = 723,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,699.51/793.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.00

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