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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.25, 1,100.07 and 482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.25, 1,100.07 and 482.46 is: 665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.25 : 1,100.07 = 482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.25/1,100.07 = 482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.25x = 1,100.07 × 482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.25x = 530,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,739.77/797.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.71

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