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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.83, 1,101.06 and 483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.83, 1,101.06 and 483.16 is: 666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.83 : 1,101.06 = 483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.83/1,101.06 = 483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.83x = 1,101.06 × 483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.83x = 531,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,988.15/797.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.79

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