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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.52, 1,097.80 and 464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.52, 1,097.80 and 464.08 is: 640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.52 : 1,097.80 = 464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.52/1,097.80 = 464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.52x = 1,097.80 × 464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.52x = 509,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,467.02/795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.42

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