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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.87, 1,096.90 and 463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.87, 1,096.90 and 463.27 is: 639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.87 : 1,096.90 = 463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.87/1,096.90 = 463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.87x = 1,096.90 × 463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.87x = 508,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,160.86/794.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.30

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