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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.32, 1,096.12 and 466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.32, 1,096.12 and 466.62 is: 643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.32 : 1,096.12 = 466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.32/1,096.12 = 466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.32x = 1,096.12 × 466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.32x = 511,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,474.61/794.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.91

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