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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.52, 1,096.50 and 463.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.52, 1,096.50 and 463.05 is: 639.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.52 : 1,096.50 = 463.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.52/1,096.50 = 463.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.52x = 1,096.50 × 463.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.52x = 507,734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,734.33/794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.05

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