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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.93, 1,103.52 and 485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.93, 1,103.52 and 485 is: 669.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.93 : 1,103.52 = 485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.93/1,103.52 = 485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.93x = 1,103.52 × 485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.93x = 535,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,207.20/799.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.07

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