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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.99, 1,096.62 and 463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.99, 1,096.62 and 463.38 is: 639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.99 : 1,096.62 = 463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.99/1,096.62 = 463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.99x = 1,096.62 × 463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.99x = 508,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,151.78/794.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.19

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