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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.23, 1,095.10 and 636.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.23, 1,095.10 and 636.74 is: 877.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.23 : 1,095.10 = 636.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.23/1,095.10 = 636.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.23x = 1,095.10 × 636.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.23x = 697,285.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,285.31/794.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.94

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