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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.71, 1,096.79 and 463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.71, 1,096.79 and 463.22 is: 639.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.71 : 1,096.79 = 463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.71/1,096.79 = 463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.71x = 1,096.79 × 463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.71x = 508,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,053.98/794.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.29

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