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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.70, 1,100.82 and 466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.70, 1,100.82 and 466.12 is: 643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.70 : 1,100.82 = 466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.70/1,100.82 = 466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.70x = 1,100.82 × 466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.70x = 513,114.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,114.22/797.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.24

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