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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.33, 1,095.17 and 629.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.33, 1,095.17 and 629.01 is: 866.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.33 : 1,095.17 = 629.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.33/1,095.17 = 629.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.33x = 1,095.17 × 629.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.33x = 688,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,869.74/795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.14

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