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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.72, 1,096.56 and 480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.72, 1,096.56 and 480.16 is: 662.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.72 : 1,096.56 = 480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.72/1,096.56 = 480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.72x = 1,096.56 × 480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.72x = 526,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,524.25/794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.53

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