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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.87, 1,099.41 and 482.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.87, 1,099.41 and 482.23 is: 665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.87 : 1,099.41 = 482.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.87/1,099.41 = 482.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.87x = 1,099.41 × 482.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.87x = 530,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,162.99/796.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.31

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