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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.66, 1,095.14 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.66, 1,095.14 and 462.04 is: 637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.66 : 1,095.14 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.66/1,095.14 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.66x = 1,095.14 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.66x = 505,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,998.49/793.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.55

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