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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.26, 1,100.34 and 482.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.26, 1,100.34 and 482.56 is: 666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.26 : 1,100.34 = 482.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.26/1,100.34 = 482.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.26x = 1,100.34 × 482.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.26x = 530,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,980.07/797.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.01

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