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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.92, 1,193.84 and 480.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.92, 1,193.84 and 480.11 is: 718.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.92 : 1,193.84 = 480.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.92/1,193.84 = 480.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.92x = 1,193.84 × 480.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.92x = 573,174.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,174.67/797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.34

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