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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.78, 1,099.53 and 465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.78, 1,099.53 and 465.18 is: 641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.78 : 1,099.53 = 465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.78/1,099.53 = 465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.78x = 1,099.53 × 465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.78x = 511,479.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,479.37/796.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.93

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