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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.29, 1,095.90 and 462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.29, 1,095.90 and 462.88 is: 638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.29 : 1,095.90 = 462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.29/1,095.90 = 462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.29x = 1,095.90 × 462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.29x = 507,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,270.19/794.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.65

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