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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.67, 1,095.32 and 478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.67, 1,095.32 and 478.94 is: 660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.67 : 1,095.32 = 478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.67/1,095.32 = 478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.67x = 1,095.32 × 478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.67x = 524,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,584.69/793.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.96

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