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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.70, 1,094.13 and 618.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.70, 1,094.13 and 618.74 is: 852.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.70 : 1,094.13 = 618.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.70/1,094.13 = 618.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.70x = 1,094.13 × 618.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.70x = 676,982.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,982.00/793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.94

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