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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.72, 1,102.08 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.72, 1,102.08 and 483.84 is: 667.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.72 : 1,102.08 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.72/1,102.08 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.72x = 1,102.08 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.72x = 533,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,230.39/798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.61

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