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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.87, 1,094.09 and 627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.87, 1,094.09 and 627.50 is: 865.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.87 : 1,094.09 = 627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.87/1,094.09 = 627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.87x = 1,094.09 × 627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.87x = 686,532.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,532.87/792.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.88

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