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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.53, 1,096.10 and 606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.53, 1,096.10 and 606.62 is: 837.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.53 : 1,096.10 = 606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.53/1,096.10 = 606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.53x = 1,096.10 × 606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.53x = 664,918.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,918.16/793.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.92

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