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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.49, 1,096.03 and 475.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.49, 1,096.03 and 475.41 is: 655.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.49 : 1,096.03 = 475.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.49/1,096.03 = 475.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.49x = 1,096.03 × 475.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.49x = 521,063.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,063.62/794.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.85

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