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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.75, 1,099.43 and 465.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.75, 1,099.43 and 465.25 is: 642.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.75 : 1,099.43 = 465.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.75/1,099.43 = 465.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.75x = 1,099.43 × 465.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.75x = 511,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,509.81/796.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.00

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