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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.72, 1,097.20 and 629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.72, 1,097.20 and 629.60 is: 869.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.72 : 1,097.20 = 629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.72/1,097.20 = 629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.72x = 1,097.20 × 629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.72x = 690,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,797.12/794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.23

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