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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.83, 1,096.84 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.83, 1,096.84 and 463.32 is: 639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.83 : 1,096.84 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.83/1,096.84 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.83x = 1,096.84 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.83x = 508,187.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,187.91/794.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.37

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