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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.97, 1,095.78 and 462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.97, 1,095.78 and 462.50 is: 638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.97 : 1,095.78 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.97/1,095.78 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.97x = 1,095.78 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.97x = 506,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,795.30/793.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.31

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