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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.55, 1,193.38 and 484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.55, 1,193.38 and 484.08 is: 724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.55 : 1,193.38 = 484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.55/1,193.38 = 484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.55x = 1,193.38 × 484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.55x = 577,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,695.14/797.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.34

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