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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.24, 1,101.60 and 483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.24, 1,101.60 and 483.60 is: 667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.24 : 1,101.60 = 483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.24/1,101.60 = 483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.24x = 1,101.60 × 483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.24x = 532,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,733.76/798.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.39

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