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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.09, 1,094.45 and 478.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.09, 1,094.45 and 478.62 is: 660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.09 : 1,094.45 = 478.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.09/1,094.45 = 478.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.09x = 1,094.45 × 478.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.09x = 523,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,823.27/793.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.48

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