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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.87, 1,102.23 and 484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.87, 1,102.23 and 484.11 is: 667.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.87 : 1,102.23 = 484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.87/1,102.23 = 484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.87x = 1,102.23 × 484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.87x = 533,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,600.57/798.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.94

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