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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.18, 1,101.60 and 483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.18, 1,101.60 and 483.48 is: 667.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.18 : 1,101.60 = 483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.18/1,101.60 = 483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.18x = 1,101.60 × 483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.18x = 532,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,601.57/798.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.27

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