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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.88, 1,099.50 and 486.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.88, 1,099.50 and 486.38 is: 671.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.88 : 1,099.50 = 486.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.88/1,099.50 = 486.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.88x = 1,099.50 × 486.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.88x = 534,774.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,774.81/796.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.09

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