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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.68, 1,095.19 and 479.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.68, 1,095.19 and 479.13 is: 661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.68 : 1,095.19 = 479.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.68/1,095.19 = 479.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.68x = 1,095.19 × 479.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.68x = 524,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,738.38/793.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.15

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