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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.42, 1,097.40 and 480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.42, 1,097.40 and 480.60 is: 663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.42 : 1,097.40 = 480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.42/1,097.40 = 480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.42x = 1,097.40 × 480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.42x = 527,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,410.44/795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.06

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