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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.80, 1,194.66 and 488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.80, 1,194.66 and 488.10 is: 731.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.80 : 1,194.66 = 488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.80/1,194.66 = 488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.80x = 1,194.66 × 488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.80x = 583,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,113.55/796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.82

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