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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.20, 1,097.36 and 484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.20, 1,097.36 and 484.70 is: 668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.20 : 1,097.36 = 484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.20/1,097.36 = 484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.20x = 1,097.36 × 484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.20x = 531,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,882.48/795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.87

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