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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793, 1,094.28 and 461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793, 1,094.28 and 461.44 is: 636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793 : 1,094.28 = 461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793/1,094.28 = 461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793x = 1,094.28 × 461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793x = 504,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,944.56/793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.75

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