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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.01, 1,094.40 and 461.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.01, 1,094.40 and 461.55 is: 636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.01 : 1,094.40 = 461.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.01/1,094.40 = 461.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.01x = 1,094.40 × 461.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.01x = 505,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,120.32/793.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.97

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