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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.08, 1,101.42 and 457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.08, 1,101.42 and 457.40 is: 631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.08 : 1,101.42 = 457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.08/1,101.42 = 457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.08x = 1,101.42 × 457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.08x = 503,789.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,789.51/798.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.25

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