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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.04, 1,100.82 and 487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.04, 1,100.82 and 487 is: 671.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.04 : 1,100.82 = 487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.04/1,100.82 = 487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.04x = 1,100.82 × 487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.04x = 536,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,099.34/798.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.77

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