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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.19, 1,098.61 and 481.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.19, 1,098.61 and 481.41 is: 664.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.19 : 1,098.61 = 481.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.19/1,098.61 = 481.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.19x = 1,098.61 × 481.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.19x = 528,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,876.35/796.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.26

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