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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.80, 1,098.36 and 690.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.80, 1,098.36 and 690.53 is: 955.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.80 : 1,098.36 = 690.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.80/1,098.36 = 690.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.80x = 1,098.36 × 690.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.80x = 758,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,445.04/793.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.46

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