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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.01, 1,100.10 and 482.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.01, 1,100.10 and 482.27 is: 665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.01 : 1,100.10 = 482.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.01/1,100.10 = 482.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.01x = 1,100.10 × 482.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.01x = 530,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,547.98/797.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.68

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