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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.63, 1,095.20 and 483.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.63, 1,095.20 and 483.13 is: 666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.63 : 1,095.20 = 483.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.63/1,095.20 = 483.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.63x = 1,095.20 × 483.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.63x = 529,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,123.98/793.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.71

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