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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.07, 1,098.32 and 481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.07, 1,098.32 and 481.46 is: 664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.07 : 1,098.32 = 481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.07/1,098.32 = 481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.07x = 1,098.32 × 481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.07x = 528,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,789.25/796.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.25

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