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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.98, 1,096.86 and 479.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.98, 1,096.86 and 479.99 is: 662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.98 : 1,096.86 = 479.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.98/1,096.86 = 479.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.98x = 1,096.86 × 479.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.98x = 526,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,481.83/794.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.26

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