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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.72, 1,094.34 and 654.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.72, 1,094.34 and 654.40 is: 902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.72 : 1,094.34 = 654.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.72/1,094.34 = 654.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.72x = 1,094.34 × 654.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.72x = 716,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,136.10/793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.25

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