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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.93, 1,101.26 and 483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.93, 1,101.26 and 483.23 is: 666.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.93 : 1,101.26 = 483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.93/1,101.26 = 483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.93x = 1,101.26 × 483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.93x = 532,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,161.87/797.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.93

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