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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.37, 1,096.24 and 463.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.37, 1,096.24 and 463.03 is: 638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.37 : 1,096.24 = 463.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.37/1,096.24 = 463.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.37x = 1,096.24 × 463.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.37x = 507,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,584.21/794.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.98

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