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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.98, 1,096.74 and 463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.98, 1,096.74 and 463.24 is: 639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.98 : 1,096.74 = 463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.98/1,096.74 = 463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.98x = 1,096.74 × 463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.98x = 508,053.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,053.84/794.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.08

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