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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.76, 1,096.88 and 463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.76, 1,096.88 and 463.25 is: 639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.76 : 1,096.88 = 463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.76/1,096.88 = 463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.76x = 1,096.88 × 463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.76x = 508,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,121.86/794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.34

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