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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.76, 1,100.64 and 466.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.76, 1,100.64 and 466.00 is: 642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.76 : 1,100.64 = 466.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.76/1,100.64 = 466.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.76x = 1,100.64 × 466.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.76x = 512,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,895.49/797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.92

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