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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,095.81 and 457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,095.81 and 457.98 is: 632.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,095.81 = 457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,095.81 = 457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,095.81 × 457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 501,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,859.06/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.03

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