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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.47, 1,096.37 and 463.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.47, 1,096.37 and 463.09 is: 639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.47 : 1,096.37 = 463.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.47/1,096.37 = 463.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.47x = 1,096.37 × 463.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.47x = 507,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,712.50/794.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.06

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