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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.96, 1,095.64 and 462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.96, 1,095.64 and 462.40 is: 638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.96 : 1,095.64 = 462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.96/1,095.64 = 462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.96x = 1,095.64 × 462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.96x = 506,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,623.94/793.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.10

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