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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.54, 1,095.14 and 457.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.54, 1,095.14 and 457.49 is: 631.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.54 : 1,095.14 = 457.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.54/1,095.14 = 457.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.54x = 1,095.14 × 457.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.54x = 501,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,021.53/793.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.38

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