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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.93, 1,094.79 and 682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.93, 1,094.79 and 682.30 is: 940.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.93 : 1,094.79 = 682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.93/1,094.79 = 682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.93x = 1,094.79 × 682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.93x = 746,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,971.81/793.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.86

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