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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.46, 1,092.57 and 627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.46, 1,092.57 and 627.14 is: 863.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.46 : 1,092.57 = 627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.46/1,092.57 = 627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.46x = 1,092.57 × 627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.46x = 685,188.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,188.89/793.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.55

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