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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.27, 1,094.51 and 461.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.27, 1,094.51 and 461.49 is: 636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.27 : 1,094.51 = 461.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.27/1,094.51 = 461.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.27x = 1,094.51 × 461.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.27x = 505,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,105.42/793.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.74

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