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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.83, 1,099.44 and 482.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.83, 1,099.44 and 482.01 is: 665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.83 : 1,099.44 = 482.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.83/1,099.44 = 482.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.83x = 1,099.44 × 482.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.83x = 529,941.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,941.07/796.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.06

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