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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.40, 1,095.07 and 457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.40, 1,095.07 and 457.24 is: 631.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.40 : 1,095.07 = 457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.40/1,095.07 = 457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.40x = 1,095.07 × 457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.40x = 500,702.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,702.05/793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.08

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