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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.51, 1,102.17 and 483.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.51, 1,102.17 and 483.77 is: 667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.51 : 1,102.17 = 483.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.51/1,102.17 = 483.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.51x = 1,102.17 × 483.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.51x = 533,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,199.54/798.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.74

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