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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.88, 1,102.32 and 488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.88, 1,102.32 and 488.80 is: 674.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.88 : 1,102.32 = 488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.88/1,102.32 = 488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.88x = 1,102.32 × 488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.88x = 538,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,814.02/798.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.46

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