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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.70, 1,097.94 and 480.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.70, 1,097.94 and 480.76 is: 663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.70 : 1,097.94 = 480.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.70/1,097.94 = 480.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.70x = 1,097.94 × 480.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.70x = 527,845.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,845.63/795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.37

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