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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.95, 1,094.37 and 636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.95, 1,094.37 and 636.32 is: 877.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.95 : 1,094.37 = 636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.95/1,094.37 = 636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.95x = 1,094.37 × 636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.95x = 696,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,364.05/793.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.09

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