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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.19, 1,101.51 and 487.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.19, 1,101.51 and 487.69 is: 673.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.19 : 1,101.51 = 487.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.19/1,101.51 = 487.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.19x = 1,101.51 × 487.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.19x = 537,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,192.66/798.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.02

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