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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799, 1,102.62 and 488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799, 1,102.62 and 488.56 is: 674.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799 : 1,102.62 = 488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799/1,102.62 = 488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799x = 1,102.62 × 488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799x = 538,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,696.03/799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.21

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