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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.14, 1,102.83 and 484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.14, 1,102.83 and 484.46 is: 668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.14 : 1,102.83 = 484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.14/1,102.83 = 484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.14x = 1,102.83 × 484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.14x = 534,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,277.02/799.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.56

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