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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.04, 1,102.20 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.04, 1,102.20 and 488 is: 673.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.04 : 1,102.20 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.04/1,102.20 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.04x = 1,102.20 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.04x = 537,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,873.60/799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.15

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