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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.04, 1,097.12 and 484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.04, 1,097.12 and 484.48 is: 668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.04 : 1,097.12 = 484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.04/1,097.12 = 484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.04x = 1,097.12 × 484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.04x = 531,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,532.70/795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.56

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