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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.51, 1,095.08 and 461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.51, 1,095.08 and 461.97 is: 637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.51 : 1,095.08 = 461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.51/1,095.08 = 461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.51x = 1,095.08 × 461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.51x = 505,898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,898.00/793.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.54

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