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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.20, 1,096.02 and 483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.20, 1,096.02 and 483.52 is: 667.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.20 : 1,096.02 = 483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.20/1,096.02 = 483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.20x = 1,096.02 × 483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.20x = 529,947.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,947.59/794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.27

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