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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.78, 1,094.97 and 560.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.78, 1,094.97 and 560.50 is: 773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.78 : 1,094.97 = 560.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.78/1,094.97 = 560.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.78x = 1,094.97 × 560.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.78x = 613,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,730.69/793.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.17

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