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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.62, 1,096.56 and 463.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.62, 1,096.56 and 463.06 is: 639.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.62 : 1,096.56 = 463.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.62/1,096.56 = 463.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.62x = 1,096.56 × 463.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.62x = 507,770.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,770.33/794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.01

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