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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.45, 1,094.70 and 461.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.45, 1,094.70 and 461.71 is: 637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.45 : 1,094.70 = 461.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.45/1,094.70 = 461.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.45x = 1,094.70 × 461.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.45x = 505,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,433.94/793.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.01

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