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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.72, 1,098.04 and 464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.72, 1,098.04 and 464.12 is: 640.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.72 : 1,098.04 = 464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.72/1,098.04 = 464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.72x = 1,098.04 × 464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.72x = 509,622.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,622.32/795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.45

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