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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.60, 1,095.44 and 479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.60, 1,095.44 and 479.04 is: 661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.60 : 1,095.44 = 479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.60/1,095.44 = 479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.60x = 1,095.44 × 479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.60x = 524,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,759.58/793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.24

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