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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.45, 1,095.15 and 462.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.45, 1,095.15 and 462.03 is: 637.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.45 : 1,095.15 = 462.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.45/1,095.15 = 462.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.45x = 1,095.15 × 462.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.45x = 505,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,992.15/793.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.71

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