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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.06, 1,095.62 and 479.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.06, 1,095.62 and 479.37 is: 661.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.06 : 1,095.62 = 479.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.06/1,095.62 = 479.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.06x = 1,095.62 × 479.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.06x = 525,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,207.36/794.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.42

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