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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.50, 1,097.73 and 463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.50, 1,097.73 and 463.94 is: 640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.50 : 1,097.73 = 463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.50/1,097.73 = 463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.50x = 1,097.73 × 463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.50x = 509,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,280.86/795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.20

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