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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.62, 1,095.21 and 462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.62, 1,095.21 and 462.08 is: 637.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.62 : 1,095.21 = 462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.62/1,095.21 = 462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.62x = 1,095.21 × 462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.62x = 506,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,073.64/793.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.68

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