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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.53, 1,095.96 and 618.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.53, 1,095.96 and 618.59 is: 854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.53 : 1,095.96 = 618.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.53/1,095.96 = 618.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.53x = 1,095.96 × 618.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.53x = 677,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,944.42/793.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.34

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