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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.58, 1,096.50 and 480.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.58, 1,096.50 and 480.02 is: 662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.58 : 1,096.50 = 480.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.58/1,096.50 = 480.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.58x = 1,096.50 × 480.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.58x = 526,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,341.93/794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.42

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