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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.74, 1,097.66 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.74, 1,097.66 and 464.13 is: 640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.74 : 1,097.66 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.74/1,097.66 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.74x = 1,097.66 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.74x = 509,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,454.62/795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.23

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