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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.79, 1,622.97 and 466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.79, 1,622.97 and 466.79 is: 699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.79 : 1,622.97 = 466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.79/1,622.97 = 466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.79x = 1,622.97 × 466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.79x = 757,578.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,578.05/1,082.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.65

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