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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.90, 1,100.57 and 487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.90, 1,100.57 and 487.40 is: 672.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.90 : 1,100.57 = 487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.90/1,100.57 = 487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.90x = 1,100.57 × 487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.90x = 536,409.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,409.88/797.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.28

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