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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.00, 1,095.71 and 462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.00, 1,095.71 and 462.65 is: 638.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.00 : 1,095.71 = 462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.00/1,095.71 = 462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.00x = 1,095.71 × 462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.00x = 506,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,925.91/794.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.45

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