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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.26, 1,097.26 and 480.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.26, 1,097.26 and 480.46 is: 662.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.26 : 1,097.26 = 480.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.26/1,097.26 = 480.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.26x = 1,097.26 × 480.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.26x = 527,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,189.54/795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.91

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