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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.24, 1,094.94 and 461.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.24, 1,094.94 and 461.77 is: 637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.24 : 1,094.94 = 461.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.24/1,094.94 = 461.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.24x = 1,094.94 × 461.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.24x = 505,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,607.71/793.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.40

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