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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.64, 1,094.48 and 626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.64, 1,094.48 and 626.72 is: 865.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.64 : 1,094.48 = 626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.64/1,094.48 = 626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.64x = 1,094.48 × 626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.64x = 685,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,932.51/792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.38

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