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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.06, 1,095.66 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.06, 1,095.66 and 462.44 is: 638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.06 : 1,095.66 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.06/1,095.66 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.06x = 1,095.66 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.06x = 506,677.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,677.01/794.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.08

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