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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.51, 1,095.12 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.51, 1,095.12 and 462.04 is: 637.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.51 : 1,095.12 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.51/1,095.12 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.51x = 1,095.12 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.51x = 505,989.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,989.67/793.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.66

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