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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.28, 1,101.60 and 483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.28, 1,101.60 and 483.82 is: 667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.28 : 1,101.60 = 483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.28/1,101.60 = 483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.28x = 1,101.60 × 483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.28x = 532,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,976.11/798.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.66

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