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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.35, 1,094.76 and 461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.35, 1,094.76 and 461.88 is: 637.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.35 : 1,094.76 = 461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.35/1,094.76 = 461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.35x = 1,094.76 × 461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.35x = 505,647.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,647.75/793.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.36

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