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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.72, 1,103.46 and 484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.72, 1,103.46 and 484.84 is: 668.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.72 : 1,103.46 = 484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.72/1,103.46 = 484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.72x = 1,103.46 × 484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.72x = 535,001.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,001.55/799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.99

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