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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.51, 1,094.95 and 461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.51, 1,094.95 and 461.90 is: 637.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.51 : 1,094.95 = 461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.51/1,094.95 = 461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.51x = 1,094.95 × 461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.51x = 505,760.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,760.72/793.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.37

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