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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.50, 1,101.66 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.50, 1,101.66 and 483.68 is: 667.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.50 : 1,101.66 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.50/1,101.66 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.50x = 1,101.66 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.50x = 532,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,850.91/798.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.31

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