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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.68, 1,096.71 and 463.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.68, 1,096.71 and 463.15 is: 639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.68 : 1,096.71 = 463.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.68/1,096.71 = 463.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.68x = 1,096.71 × 463.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.68x = 507,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,940.87/794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.18

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