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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.26, 1,095.73 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.26, 1,095.73 and 479.52 is: 661.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.26 : 1,095.73 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.26/1,095.73 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.26x = 1,095.73 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.26x = 525,424.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,424.45/794.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.53

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