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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.02, 1,100.32 and 482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.02, 1,100.32 and 482.34 is: 665.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.02 : 1,100.32 = 482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.02/1,100.32 = 482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.02x = 1,100.32 × 482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.02x = 530,728.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,728.35/797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.89

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