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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.15, 1,100.07 and 482.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.15, 1,100.07 and 482.45 is: 665.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.15 : 1,100.07 = 482.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.15/1,100.07 = 482.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.15x = 1,100.07 × 482.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.15x = 530,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,723.27/797.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.78

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