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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.78, 1,101.80 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.78, 1,101.80 and 488.28 is: 673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.78 : 1,101.80 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.78/1,101.80 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.78x = 1,101.80 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.78x = 537,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,986.90/798.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.51

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