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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.76, 1,099.14 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.76, 1,099.14 and 465.12 is: 641.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.76 : 1,099.14 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.76/1,099.14 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.76x = 1,099.14 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.76x = 511,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,232.00/796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.64

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