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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.17, 1,100.13 and 465.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.17, 1,100.13 and 465.55 is: 642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.17 : 1,100.13 = 465.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.17/1,100.13 = 465.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.17x = 1,100.13 × 465.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.17x = 512,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,165.52/797.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.48

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