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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.28, 1,102.92 and 488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.28, 1,102.92 and 488.72 is: 674.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.28 : 1,102.92 = 488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.28/1,102.92 = 488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.28x = 1,102.92 × 488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.28x = 539,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,019.06/799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.38

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