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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.42, 1,094.27 and 627.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.42, 1,094.27 and 627.35 is: 865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.42 : 1,094.27 = 627.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.42/1,094.27 = 627.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.42x = 1,094.27 × 627.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.42x = 686,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,481.68/793.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.22

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