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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.18, 1,105.50 and 482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.18, 1,105.50 and 482.10 is: 665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.18 : 1,105.50 = 482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.18/1,105.50 = 482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.18x = 1,105.50 × 482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.18x = 532,961.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,961.55/801.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.22

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