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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.68, 1,093.06 and 626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.68, 1,093.06 and 626.70 is: 865.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.68 : 1,093.06 = 626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.68/1,093.06 = 626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.68x = 1,093.06 × 626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.68x = 685,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,020.70/791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.27

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