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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.95, 1,095.75 and 637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.95, 1,095.75 and 637.32 is: 878.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.95 : 1,095.75 = 637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.95/1,095.75 = 637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.95x = 1,095.75 × 637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.95x = 698,343.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,343.39/794.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.47

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