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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.30, 1,095.78 and 479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.30, 1,095.78 and 479.24 is: 661.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.30 : 1,095.78 = 479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.30/1,095.78 = 479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.30x = 1,095.78 × 479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.30x = 525,141.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,141.61/794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.14

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