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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.26, 1,096.13 and 462.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.26, 1,096.13 and 462.61 is: 638.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.26 : 1,096.13 = 462.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.26/1,096.13 = 462.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.26x = 1,096.13 × 462.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.26x = 507,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,083.23/794.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.44

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