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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.07, 1,100.02 and 465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.07, 1,100.02 and 465.60 is: 642.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.07 : 1,100.02 = 465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.07/1,100.02 = 465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.07x = 1,100.02 × 465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.07x = 512,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,169.31/797.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.57

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