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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.39, 1,097.85 and 463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.39, 1,097.85 and 463.92 is: 640.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.39 : 1,097.85 = 463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.39/1,097.85 = 463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.39x = 1,097.85 × 463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.39x = 509,314.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,314.57/795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.33

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