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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.76, 1,095.20 and 461.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.76, 1,095.20 and 461.99 is: 637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.76 : 1,095.20 = 461.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.76/1,095.20 = 461.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.76x = 1,095.20 × 461.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.76x = 505,965.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,965.97/793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.43

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