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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.85, 1,100.99 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.85, 1,100.99 and 466.26 is: 643.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.85 : 1,100.99 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.85/1,100.99 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.85x = 1,100.99 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.85x = 513,345.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,345.27/797.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.41

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