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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.36, 1,095.90 and 483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.36, 1,095.90 and 483.32 is: 666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.36 : 1,095.90 = 483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.36/1,095.90 = 483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.36x = 1,095.90 × 483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.36x = 529,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,670.39/794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.79

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