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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.60, 1,096.22 and 463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.60, 1,096.22 and 463 is: 638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.60 : 1,096.22 = 463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.60/1,096.22 = 463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.60x = 1,096.22 × 463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.60x = 507,549.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,549.86/794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.75

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