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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.21, 1,095.96 and 479.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.21, 1,095.96 and 479.45 is: 661.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.21 : 1,095.96 = 479.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.21/1,095.96 = 479.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.21x = 1,095.96 × 479.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.21x = 525,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,462.56/794.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.62

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