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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.80, 1,100.58 and 461.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.80, 1,100.58 and 461.68 is: 636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.80 : 1,100.58 = 461.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.80/1,100.58 = 461.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.80x = 1,100.58 × 461.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.80x = 508,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,115.77/797.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.90

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