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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.53, 1,097.58 and 463.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.53, 1,097.58 and 463.89 is: 640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.53 : 1,097.58 = 463.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.53/1,097.58 = 463.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.53x = 1,097.58 × 463.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.53x = 509,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,156.39/795.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.03

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