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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.26, 1,097.53 and 463.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.26, 1,097.53 and 463.72 is: 639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.26 : 1,097.53 = 463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.26/1,097.53 = 463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.26x = 1,097.53 × 463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.26x = 508,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,946.61/795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.98

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