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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.57, 1,100.22 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.57, 1,100.22 and 482.64 is: 665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.57 : 1,100.22 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.57/1,100.22 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.57x = 1,100.22 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.57x = 531,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,010.18/797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.79

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