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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.70, 1,096.83 and 463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.70, 1,096.83 and 463.16 is: 639.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.70 : 1,096.83 = 463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.70/1,096.83 = 463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.70x = 1,096.83 × 463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.70x = 508,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,010.52/794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.25

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