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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.19, 1,096.09 and 479.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.19, 1,096.09 and 479.47 is: 661.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.19 : 1,096.09 = 479.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.19/1,096.09 = 479.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.19x = 1,096.09 × 479.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.19x = 525,542.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,542.27/794.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.73

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