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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.08, 1,094.36 and 461.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.08, 1,094.36 and 461.48 is: 636.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.08 : 1,094.36 = 461.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.08/1,094.36 = 461.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.08x = 1,094.36 × 461.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.08x = 505,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,025.25/793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.79

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