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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796, 1,097.84 and 628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796, 1,097.84 and 628 is: 866.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796 : 1,097.84 = 628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796/1,097.84 = 628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796x = 1,097.84 × 628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796x = 689,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,443.52/796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.14

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