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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.71, 1,097.81 and 481.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.71, 1,097.81 and 481.07 is: 663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.71 : 1,097.81 = 481.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.71/1,097.81 = 481.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.71x = 1,097.81 × 481.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.71x = 528,124.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,124.19/795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.72

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