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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.49, 1,097.66 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.49, 1,097.66 and 496.80 is: 685.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.49 : 1,097.66 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.49/1,097.66 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.49x = 1,097.66 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.49x = 545,318.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,318.73/795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.52

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