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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.01, 1,099.90 and 482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.01, 1,099.90 and 482.34 is: 665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.01 : 1,099.90 = 482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.01/1,099.90 = 482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.01x = 1,099.90 × 482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.01x = 530,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,523.34/797.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.64

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