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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.47, 1,096.50 and 479.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.47, 1,096.50 and 479.75 is: 662.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.47 : 1,096.50 = 479.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.47/1,096.50 = 479.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.47x = 1,096.50 × 479.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.47x = 526,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,045.88/794.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.13

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