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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.32, 1,102.22 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.32, 1,102.22 and 488 is: 673.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.32 : 1,102.22 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.32/1,102.22 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.32x = 1,102.22 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.32x = 537,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,883.36/798.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.77

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