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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.24, 1,097.55 and 463.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.24, 1,097.55 and 463.91 is: 640.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.24 : 1,097.55 = 463.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.24/1,097.55 = 463.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.24x = 1,097.55 × 463.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.24x = 509,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,158.93/795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.26

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