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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.16, 1,096.02 and 479.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.16, 1,096.02 and 479.49 is: 661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.16 : 1,096.02 = 479.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.16/1,096.02 = 479.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.16x = 1,096.02 × 479.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.16x = 525,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,530.63/794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.74

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