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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.62, 1,092.93 and 714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.62, 1,092.93 and 714.26 is: 983.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.62 : 1,092.93 = 714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.62/1,092.93 = 714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.62x = 1,092.93 × 714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.62x = 780,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,636.18/793.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.64

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