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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.93, 1,106.54 and 482.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.93, 1,106.54 and 482.85 is: 666.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.93 : 1,106.54 = 482.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.93/1,106.54 = 482.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.93x = 1,106.54 × 482.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.93x = 534,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,290.42/801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.26

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