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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.82, 1,102.37 and 484.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.82, 1,102.37 and 484.01 is: 667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.82 : 1,102.37 = 484.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.82/1,102.37 = 484.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.82x = 1,102.37 × 484.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.82x = 533,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,558.10/798.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.93

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