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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.67, 1,095.37 and 462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.67, 1,095.37 and 462.11 is: 637.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.67 : 1,095.37 = 462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.67/1,095.37 = 462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.67x = 1,095.37 × 462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.67x = 506,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,177.40/793.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.77

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