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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.01, 1,095.15 and 462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.01, 1,095.15 and 462.42 is: 637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.01 : 1,095.15 = 462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.01/1,095.15 = 462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.01x = 1,095.15 × 462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.01x = 506,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,421.00/794.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.80

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