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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.50, 1,195.05 and 488.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.50, 1,195.05 and 488.93 is: 732.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.50 : 1,195.05 = 488.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.50/1,195.05 = 488.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.50x = 1,195.05 × 488.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.50x = 584,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,295.80/797.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.66

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