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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.30, 1,094.76 and 478.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.30, 1,094.76 and 478.58 is: 660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.30 : 1,094.76 = 478.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.30/1,094.76 = 478.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.30x = 1,094.76 × 478.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.30x = 523,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,930.24/793.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.44

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