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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.80, 1,096.77 and 463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.80, 1,096.77 and 463.38 is: 639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.80 : 1,096.77 = 463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.80/1,096.77 = 463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.80x = 1,096.77 × 463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.80x = 508,221.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,221.28/794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.43

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