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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.99, 1,093.50 and 626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.99, 1,093.50 and 626.94 is: 864.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.99 : 1,093.50 = 626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.99/1,093.50 = 626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.99x = 1,093.50 × 626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.99x = 685,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,558.89/792.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.52

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