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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.02, 1,094.28 and 461.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.02, 1,094.28 and 461.51 is: 636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.02 : 1,094.28 = 461.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.02/1,094.28 = 461.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.02x = 1,094.28 × 461.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.02x = 505,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,015.69/793.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.83

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