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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.99, 1,095.83 and 479.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.99, 1,095.83 and 479.49 is: 661.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.99 : 1,095.83 = 479.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.99/1,095.83 = 479.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.99x = 1,095.83 × 479.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.99x = 525,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,439.53/793.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.77

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