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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.58, 1,097.22 and 480.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.58, 1,097.22 and 480.77 is: 663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.58 : 1,097.22 = 480.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.58/1,097.22 = 480.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.58x = 1,097.22 × 480.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.58x = 527,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,510.46/795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.05

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