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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.13, 1,094.87 and 482.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.13, 1,094.87 and 482.81 is: 666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.13 : 1,094.87 = 482.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.13/1,094.87 = 482.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.13x = 1,094.87 × 482.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.13x = 528,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,609.92/793.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.49

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