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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.95, 1,099.87 and 460.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.95, 1,099.87 and 460.87 is: 636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.95 : 1,099.87 = 460.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.95/1,099.87 = 460.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.95x = 1,099.87 × 460.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.95x = 506,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,897.09/796.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.05

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