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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.18, 1,095.63 and 479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.18, 1,095.63 and 479.36 is: 661.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.18 : 1,095.63 = 479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.18/1,095.63 = 479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.18x = 1,095.63 × 479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.18x = 525,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,201.20/794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.31

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