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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.32, 1,100.20 and 465.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.32, 1,100.20 and 465.67 is: 642.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.32 : 1,100.20 = 465.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.32/1,100.20 = 465.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.32x = 1,100.20 × 465.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.32x = 512,330.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,330.13/797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.57

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