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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.93, 1,098.50 and 481.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.93, 1,098.50 and 481.23 is: 664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.93 : 1,098.50 = 481.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.93/1,098.50 = 481.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.93x = 1,098.50 × 481.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.93x = 528,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,628.75/795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.16

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