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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.80, 1,095.24 and 608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.80, 1,095.24 and 608.50 is: 838.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.80 : 1,095.24 = 608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.80/1,095.24 = 608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.80x = 1,095.24 × 608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.80x = 666,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,453.54/794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.52

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