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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.04, 1,186.14 and 626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.04, 1,186.14 and 626.92 is: 938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.04 : 1,186.14 = 626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.04/1,186.14 = 626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.04x = 1,186.14 × 626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.04x = 743,614.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,614.89/792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.86

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