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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.53, 1,095.03 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.53, 1,095.03 and 448.16 is: 618.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.53 : 1,095.03 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.53/1,095.03 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.53x = 1,095.03 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.53x = 490,743.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,743.17/793.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.43

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