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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.99, 1,096.84 and 463.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.99, 1,096.84 and 463.37 is: 639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.99 : 1,096.84 = 463.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.99/1,096.84 = 463.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.99x = 1,096.84 × 463.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.99x = 508,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,244.02/794.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.31

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