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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.95, 1,101.20 and 466.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.95, 1,101.20 and 466.39 is: 643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.95 : 1,101.20 = 466.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.95/1,101.20 = 466.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.95x = 1,101.20 × 466.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.95x = 513,587.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,587.71/797.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.63

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