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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.65, 1,100.87 and 483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.65, 1,100.87 and 483.04 is: 666.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.65 : 1,100.87 = 483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.65/1,100.87 = 483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.65x = 1,100.87 × 483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.65x = 531,760.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,760.56/797.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.66

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