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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.44, 1,096.37 and 479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.44, 1,096.37 and 479.76 is: 662.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.44 : 1,096.37 = 479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.44/1,096.37 = 479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.44x = 1,096.37 × 479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.44x = 525,994.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,994.47/794.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.09

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