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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.54, 1,094.87 and 462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.54, 1,094.87 and 462.13 is: 637.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.54 : 1,094.87 = 462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.54/1,094.87 = 462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.54x = 1,094.87 × 462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.54x = 505,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,969.96/793.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.61

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