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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.19, 1,100.00 and 482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.19, 1,100.00 and 482.40 is: 665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.19 : 1,100.00 = 482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.19/1,100.00 = 482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.19x = 1,100.00 × 482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.19x = 530,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,637.59/797.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.64

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