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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.75, 1,092.73 and 682.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.75, 1,092.73 and 682.78 is: 939.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.75 : 1,092.73 = 682.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.75/1,092.73 = 682.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.75x = 1,092.73 × 682.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.75x = 746,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,085.31/793.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.96

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