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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.26, 1,094.50 and 478.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.26, 1,094.50 and 478.46 is: 660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.26 : 1,094.50 = 478.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.26/1,094.50 = 478.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.26x = 1,094.50 × 478.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.26x = 523,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,674.47/793.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.15

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