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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.57, 1,096.56 and 463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.57, 1,096.56 and 463.10 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.57 : 1,096.56 = 463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.57/1,096.56 = 463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.57x = 1,096.56 × 463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.57x = 507,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,811.45/794.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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