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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.83, 1,096.73 and 480.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.83, 1,096.73 and 480.01 is: 662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.83 : 1,096.73 = 480.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.83/1,096.73 = 480.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.83x = 1,096.73 × 480.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.83x = 526,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,438.97/794.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.33

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