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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.02, 1,102.74 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.02, 1,102.74 and 484.50 is: 668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.02 : 1,102.74 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.02/1,102.74 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.02x = 1,102.74 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.02x = 534,277.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,277.53/799.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.67

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