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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.06, 1,096.75 and 480.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.06, 1,096.75 and 480.14 is: 662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.06 : 1,096.75 = 480.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.06/1,096.75 = 480.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.06x = 1,096.75 × 480.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.06x = 526,593.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,593.55/795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.33

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