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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.40, 1,096.08 and 627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.40, 1,096.08 and 627.08 is: 866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.40 : 1,096.08 = 627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.40/1,096.08 = 627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.40x = 1,096.08 × 627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.40x = 687,329.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,329.85/793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.31

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