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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.83, 1,095.93 and 648.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.83, 1,095.93 and 648.81 is: 893.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.83 : 1,095.93 = 648.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.83/1,095.93 = 648.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.83x = 1,095.93 × 648.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.83x = 711,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,050.34/795.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.48

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