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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.41, 1,094.88 and 478.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.41, 1,094.88 and 478.93 is: 660.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.41 : 1,094.88 = 478.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.41/1,094.88 = 478.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.41x = 1,094.88 × 478.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.41x = 524,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,371.99/793.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.91

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