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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.06, 1,097.06 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.06, 1,097.06 and 463.50 is: 639.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.06 : 1,097.06 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.06/1,097.06 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.06x = 1,097.06 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.06x = 508,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,484.99/795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.56

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