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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.11, 1,098.47 and 481.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.11, 1,098.47 and 481.29 is: 664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.11 : 1,098.47 = 481.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.11/1,098.47 = 481.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.11x = 1,098.47 × 481.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.11x = 528,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,680.22/796.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.08

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