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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.84, 1,095.14 and 462.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.84, 1,095.14 and 462.07 is: 637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.84 : 1,095.14 = 462.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.84/1,095.14 = 462.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.84x = 1,095.14 × 462.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.84x = 506,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,026.29/793.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.44

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