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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.98, 1,094.99 and 617.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.98, 1,094.99 and 617.00 is: 850.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.98 : 1,094.99 = 617.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.98/1,094.99 = 617.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.98x = 1,094.99 × 617.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.98x = 675,600.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,600.27/793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.90

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