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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.34, 1,094.98 and 461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.34, 1,094.98 and 461.76 is: 637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.34 : 1,094.98 = 461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.34/1,094.98 = 461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.34x = 1,094.98 × 461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.34x = 505,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,617.96/793.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.33

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