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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.19, 1,097.40 and 480.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.19, 1,097.40 and 480.51 is: 663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.19 : 1,097.40 = 480.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.19/1,097.40 = 480.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.19x = 1,097.40 × 480.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.19x = 527,311.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,311.67/795.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.13

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