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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.78, 1,100.62 and 466.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.78, 1,100.62 and 466.09 is: 643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.78 : 1,100.62 = 466.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.78/1,100.62 = 466.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.78x = 1,100.62 × 466.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.78x = 512,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,985.81/797.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.01

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