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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.84, 1,101.96 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.84, 1,101.96 and 484.20 is: 667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.84 : 1,101.96 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.84/1,101.96 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.84x = 1,101.96 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.84x = 533,569.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,569.03/798.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.93

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