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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.89, 1,099.42 and 465.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.89, 1,099.42 and 465.27 is: 641.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.89 : 1,099.42 = 465.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.89/1,099.42 = 465.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.89x = 1,099.42 × 465.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.89x = 511,527.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,527.57/796.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.91

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