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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.77, 1,096.73 and 463.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.77, 1,096.73 and 463.23 is: 639.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.77 : 1,096.73 = 463.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.77/1,096.73 = 463.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.77x = 1,096.73 × 463.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.77x = 508,038.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,038.55/794.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.22

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