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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.80, 1,097.28 and 662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.80, 1,097.28 and 662.04 is: 915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.80 : 1,097.28 = 662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.80/1,097.28 = 662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.80x = 1,097.28 × 662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.80x = 726,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,443.25/793.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.15

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