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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.52, 1,099.34 and 465.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.52, 1,099.34 and 465.05 is: 641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.52 : 1,099.34 = 465.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.52/1,099.34 = 465.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.52x = 1,099.34 × 465.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.52x = 511,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,240.25/796.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.85

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