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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.98, 1,095.17 and 462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.98, 1,095.17 and 462.09 is: 637.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.98 : 1,095.17 = 462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.98/1,095.17 = 462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.98x = 1,095.17 × 462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.98x = 506,064.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,064.79/793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.38

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