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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.71, 1,194.52 and 488.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.71, 1,194.52 and 488.63 is: 731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.71 : 1,194.52 = 488.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.71/1,194.52 = 488.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.71x = 1,194.52 × 488.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.71x = 583,675.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,675.26/797.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.69

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