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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.26, 1,095.72 and 617.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.26, 1,095.72 and 617.27 is: 851.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.26 : 1,095.72 = 617.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.26/1,095.72 = 617.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.26x = 1,095.72 × 617.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.26x = 676,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,355.08/794.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.56

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