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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.93, 1,102.14 and 484.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.93, 1,102.14 and 484.00 is: 667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.93 : 1,102.14 = 484.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.93/1,102.14 = 484.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.93x = 1,102.14 × 484.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.93x = 533,433.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,433.00/798.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.68

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