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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.10, 1,100.25 and 465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.10, 1,100.25 and 465.54 is: 642.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.10 : 1,100.25 = 465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.10/1,100.25 = 465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.10x = 1,100.25 × 465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.10x = 512,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,210.39/797.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.59

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