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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.18, 1,096.13 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.18, 1,096.13 and 462.60 is: 638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.18 : 1,096.13 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.18/1,096.13 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.18x = 1,096.13 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.18x = 507,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,067.43/794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.48

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