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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.12, 1,100.24 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.12, 1,100.24 and 465.68 is: 642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.12 : 1,100.24 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.12/1,100.24 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.12x = 1,100.24 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.12x = 512,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,359.76/797.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.76

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