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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.24, 1,194.32 and 488.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.24, 1,194.32 and 488.18 is: 731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.24 : 1,194.32 = 488.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.24/1,194.32 = 488.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.24x = 1,194.32 × 488.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.24x = 583,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,043.14/797.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.33

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