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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.60, 1,100.86 and 482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.60, 1,100.86 and 482.92 is: 666.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.60 : 1,100.86 = 482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.60/1,100.86 = 482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.60x = 1,100.86 × 482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.60x = 531,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,623.35/797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.53

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