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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.17, 1,094.50 and 461.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.17, 1,094.50 and 461.59 is: 636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.17 : 1,094.50 = 461.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.17/1,094.50 = 461.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.17x = 1,094.50 × 461.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.17x = 505,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,210.26/793.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.95

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