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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.07, 1,102.38 and 484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.07, 1,102.38 and 484.35 is: 668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.07 : 1,102.38 = 484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.07/1,102.38 = 484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.07x = 1,102.38 × 484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.07x = 533,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,931.80/799.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.20

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