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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.99, 1,099.69 and 465.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.99, 1,099.69 and 465.43 is: 642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.99 : 1,099.69 = 465.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.99/1,099.69 = 465.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.99x = 1,099.69 × 465.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.99x = 511,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,824.80/796.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.20

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