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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.73, 1,095.37 and 462.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.73, 1,095.37 and 462.17 is: 637.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.73 : 1,095.37 = 462.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.73/1,095.37 = 462.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.73x = 1,095.37 × 462.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.73x = 506,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,248.74/793.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.81

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