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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.80, 1,094.58 and 653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.80, 1,094.58 and 653.74 is: 901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.80 : 1,094.58 = 653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.80/1,094.58 = 653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.80x = 1,094.58 × 653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.80x = 715,567.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,567.99/793.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.45

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