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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.50, 1,094.97 and 461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.50, 1,094.97 and 461.94 is: 637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.50 : 1,094.97 = 461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.50/1,094.97 = 461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.50x = 1,094.97 × 461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.50x = 505,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,810.44/793.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.44

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