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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.13, 1,097.25 and 463.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.13, 1,097.25 and 463.54 is: 639.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.13 : 1,097.25 = 463.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.13/1,097.25 = 463.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.13x = 1,097.25 × 463.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.13x = 508,619.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,619.27/795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.67

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