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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.24, 1,096.08 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.24, 1,096.08 and 483.68 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.24 : 1,096.08 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.24/1,096.08 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.24x = 1,096.08 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.24x = 530,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,151.97/794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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