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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.12, 1,103.03 and 484.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.12, 1,103.03 and 484.39 is: 668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.12 : 1,103.03 = 484.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.12/1,103.03 = 484.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.12x = 1,103.03 × 484.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.12x = 534,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,296.70/799.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.61

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