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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.56, 1,096.62 and 463.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.56, 1,096.62 and 463.18 is: 639.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.56 : 1,096.62 = 463.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.56/1,096.62 = 463.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.56x = 1,096.62 × 463.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.56x = 507,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,932.45/794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.26

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