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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.19, 1,094.71 and 478.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.19, 1,094.71 and 478.47 is: 660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.19 : 1,094.71 = 478.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.19/1,094.71 = 478.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.19x = 1,094.71 × 478.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.19x = 523,785.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,785.89/793.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.35

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