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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.58, 1,095.79 and 626.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.58, 1,095.79 and 626.23 is: 863.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.58 : 1,095.79 = 626.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.58/1,095.79 = 626.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.58x = 1,095.79 × 626.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.58x = 686,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,216.57/794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.62

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