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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.74, 1,095.39 and 479.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.74, 1,095.39 and 479.10 is: 661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.74 : 1,095.39 = 479.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.74/1,095.39 = 479.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.74x = 1,095.39 × 479.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.74x = 524,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,801.35/793.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.18

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