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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.88, 1,095.90 and 615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.88, 1,095.90 and 615.60 is: 848.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.88 : 1,095.90 = 615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.88/1,095.90 = 615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.88x = 1,095.90 × 615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.88x = 674,636.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,636.04/794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.73

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