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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.76, 1,094.77 and 606.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.76, 1,094.77 and 606.78 is: 836.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.76 : 1,094.77 = 606.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.76/1,094.77 = 606.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.76x = 1,094.77 × 606.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.76x = 664,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,284.54/793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.88

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