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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.73, 1,092.65 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.73, 1,092.65 and 682.56 is: 939.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.73 : 1,092.65 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.73/1,092.65 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.73x = 1,092.65 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.73x = 745,795.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,795.77/793.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.61

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