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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.37, 1,097.50 and 463.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.37, 1,097.50 and 463.83 is: 640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.37 : 1,097.50 = 463.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.37/1,097.50 = 463.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.37x = 1,097.50 × 463.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.37x = 509,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,049.02/795.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.02

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