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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.18, 1,100.14 and 465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.18, 1,100.14 and 465.56 is: 642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.18 : 1,100.14 = 465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.18/1,100.14 = 465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.18x = 1,100.14 × 465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.18x = 512,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,181.18/797.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.49

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