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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.91, 1,094.21 and 625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.91, 1,094.21 and 625.04 is: 862.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.91 : 1,094.21 = 625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.91/1,094.21 = 625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.91x = 1,094.21 × 625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.91x = 683,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,925.95/792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.55

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