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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.07, 1,094.38 and 461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.07, 1,094.38 and 461.44 is: 636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.07 : 1,094.38 = 461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.07/1,094.38 = 461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.07x = 1,094.38 × 461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.07x = 504,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,986.82/793.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.75

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