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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.35, 1,100.32 and 465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.35, 1,100.32 and 465.96 is: 643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.35 : 1,100.32 = 465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.35/1,100.32 = 465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.35x = 1,100.32 × 465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.35x = 512,705.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,705.11/797.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.01

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