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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.67, 1,100.88 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.67, 1,100.88 and 482.90 is: 666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.67 : 1,100.88 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.67/1,100.88 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.67x = 1,100.88 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.67x = 531,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,609.45/797.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.45

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