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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.59, 1,095.10 and 628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.59, 1,095.10 and 628.20 is: 866.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.59 : 1,095.10 = 628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.59/1,095.10 = 628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.59x = 1,095.10 × 628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.59x = 687,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,941.82/793.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.87

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