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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.46, 1,096.09 and 462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.46, 1,096.09 and 462.62 is: 638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.46 : 1,096.09 = 462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.46/1,096.09 = 462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.46x = 1,096.09 × 462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.46x = 507,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,074.74/794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.26

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