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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.57, 1,101.60 and 483.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.57, 1,101.60 and 483.64 is: 667.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.57 : 1,101.60 = 483.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.57/1,101.60 = 483.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.57x = 1,101.60 × 483.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.57x = 532,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,777.82/798.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.16

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