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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.50, 1,097.78 and 464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.50, 1,097.78 and 464.15 is: 640.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.50 : 1,097.78 = 464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.50/1,097.78 = 464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.50x = 1,097.78 × 464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.50x = 509,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,526.78/795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.52

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