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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.52, 1,097.08 and 496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.52, 1,097.08 and 496.38 is: 684.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.52 : 1,097.08 = 496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.52/1,097.08 = 496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.52x = 1,097.08 × 496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.52x = 544,568.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,568.57/795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.54

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