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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.06, 1,095.37 and 479.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.06, 1,095.37 and 479.14 is: 660.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.06 : 1,095.37 = 479.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.06/1,095.37 = 479.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.06x = 1,095.37 × 479.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.06x = 524,831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,831.65/794.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.95

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