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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.11, 1,102.88 and 484.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.11, 1,102.88 and 484.49 is: 668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.11 : 1,102.88 = 484.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.11/1,102.88 = 484.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.11x = 1,102.88 × 484.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.11x = 534,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,338.30/799.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.67

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