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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.44, 1,100.32 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.44, 1,100.32 and 465.92 is: 642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.44 : 1,100.32 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.44/1,100.32 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.44x = 1,100.32 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.44x = 512,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,661.09/797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.88

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