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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.77, 1,102.32 and 483.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.77, 1,102.32 and 483.98 is: 667.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.77 : 1,102.32 = 483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.77/1,102.32 = 483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.77x = 1,102.32 × 483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.77x = 533,495.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,495.32/798.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.89

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