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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.64, 1,100.97 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.64, 1,100.97 and 482.90 is: 666.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.64 : 1,100.97 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.64/1,100.97 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.64x = 1,100.97 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.64x = 531,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,656.00/797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.54

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