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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.67, 1,096.65 and 479.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.67, 1,096.65 and 479.93 is: 662.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.67 : 1,096.65 = 479.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.67/1,096.65 = 479.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.67x = 1,096.65 × 479.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.67x = 526,315.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,315.23/794.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.31

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