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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.26, 1,101.34 and 462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.26, 1,101.34 and 462.12 is: 637.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.26 : 1,101.34 = 462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.26/1,101.34 = 462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.26x = 1,101.34 × 462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.26x = 508,951.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,951.24/798.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.58

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