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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.33, 1,094.95 and 478.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.33, 1,094.95 and 478.64 is: 660.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.33 : 1,094.95 = 478.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.33/1,094.95 = 478.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.33x = 1,094.95 × 478.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.33x = 524,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,087.51/793.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.62

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