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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.28, 1,100.16 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.28, 1,100.16 and 486.72 is: 671.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.28 : 1,100.16 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.28/1,100.16 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.28x = 1,100.16 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.28x = 535,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,469.88/797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.62

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