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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.68, 1,100.46 and 487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.68, 1,100.46 and 487 is: 671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.68 : 1,100.46 = 487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.68/1,100.46 = 487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.68x = 1,100.46 × 487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.68x = 535,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,924.02/797.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.85

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