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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.51, 1,096.38 and 462.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.51, 1,096.38 and 462.95 is: 638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.51 : 1,096.38 = 462.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.51/1,096.38 = 462.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.51x = 1,096.38 × 462.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.51x = 507,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,571.86/794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.85

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