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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.84, 1,095.96 and 583.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.84, 1,095.96 and 583.84 is: 806.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.84 : 1,095.96 = 583.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.84/1,095.96 = 583.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.84x = 1,095.96 × 583.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.84x = 639,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,865.29/793.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.04

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