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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.10, 1,093.50 and 627.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.10, 1,093.50 and 627.81 is: 864.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.10 : 1,093.50 = 627.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.10/1,093.50 = 627.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.10x = 1,093.50 × 627.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.10x = 686,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,510.24/794.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.51

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