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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.38, 1,096.24 and 483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.38, 1,096.24 and 483.88 is: 667.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.38 : 1,096.24 = 483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.38/1,096.24 = 483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.38x = 1,096.24 × 483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.38x = 530,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,441.92/794.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.75

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