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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.90, 1,095.06 and 607.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.90, 1,095.06 and 607.42 is: 837.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.90 : 1,095.06 = 607.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.90/1,095.06 = 607.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.90x = 1,095.06 × 607.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.90x = 665,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,161.35/793.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.84

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