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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.64, 1,095.86 and 618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.64, 1,095.86 and 618.68 is: 854.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.64 : 1,095.86 = 618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.64/1,095.86 = 618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.64x = 1,095.86 × 618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.64x = 677,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,986.66/793.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.27

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