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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.86, 1,189.56 and 620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.86, 1,189.56 and 620.10 is: 929.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.86 : 1,189.56 = 620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.86/1,189.56 = 620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.86x = 1,189.56 × 620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.86x = 737,646.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,646.16/793.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.19

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