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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.20, 1,100.10 and 482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.20, 1,100.10 and 482.46 is: 665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.20 : 1,100.10 = 482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.20/1,100.10 = 482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.20x = 1,100.10 × 482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.20x = 530,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,754.25/797.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.77

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