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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.64, 1,101.01 and 495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.64, 1,101.01 and 495.04 is: 683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.64 : 1,101.01 = 495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.64/1,101.01 = 495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.64x = 1,101.01 × 495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.64x = 545,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,043.92/797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.32

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