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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.73, 1,097.90 and 480.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.73, 1,097.90 and 480.73 is: 663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.73 : 1,097.90 = 480.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.73/1,097.90 = 480.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.73x = 1,097.90 × 480.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.73x = 527,793.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,793.47/795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.28

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