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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.68, 1,095.06 and 457.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.68, 1,095.06 and 457.57 is: 631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.68 : 1,095.06 = 457.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.68/1,095.06 = 457.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.68x = 1,095.06 × 457.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.68x = 501,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,066.60/793.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.32

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