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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.47, 1,097.88 and 480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.47, 1,097.88 and 480.75 is: 663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.47 : 1,097.88 = 480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.47/1,097.88 = 480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.47x = 1,097.88 × 480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.47x = 527,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,805.81/795.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.51

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