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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.05, 1,186.05 and 628.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.05, 1,186.05 and 628.70 is: 941.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.05 : 1,186.05 = 628.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.05/1,186.05 = 628.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.05x = 1,186.05 × 628.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.05x = 745,669.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,669.64/792.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.44

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