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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.27, 1,097.39 and 463.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.27, 1,097.39 and 463.63 is: 639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.27 : 1,097.39 = 463.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.27/1,097.39 = 463.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.27x = 1,097.39 × 463.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.27x = 508,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,782.93/795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.76

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