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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.14, 1,096.71 and 463.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.14, 1,096.71 and 463.55 is: 639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.14 : 1,096.71 = 463.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.14/1,096.71 = 463.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.14x = 1,096.71 × 463.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.14x = 508,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,372.70/795.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.35

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