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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.44, 1,097.48 and 626.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.44, 1,097.48 and 626.86 is: 864.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.44 : 1,097.48 = 626.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.44/1,097.48 = 626.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.44x = 1,097.48 × 626.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.44x = 687,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,969.69/795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.90

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