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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.37, 1,097.80 and 463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.37, 1,097.80 and 463.73 is: 640.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.37 : 1,097.80 = 463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.37/1,097.80 = 463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.37x = 1,097.80 × 463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.37x = 509,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,078.75/795.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.05

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