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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.51, 1,097.81 and 480.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.51, 1,097.81 and 480.83 is: 663.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.51 : 1,097.81 = 480.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.51/1,097.81 = 480.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.51x = 1,097.81 × 480.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.51x = 527,852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,852.09/795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.54

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