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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.32, 1,103.08 and 484.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.32, 1,103.08 and 484.64 is: 668.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.32 : 1,103.08 = 484.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.32/1,103.08 = 484.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.32x = 1,103.08 × 484.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.32x = 534,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,596.69/799.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.81

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