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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.54, 1,101.72 and 467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.54, 1,101.72 and 467.07 is: 644.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.54 : 1,101.72 = 467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.54/1,101.72 = 467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.54x = 1,101.72 × 467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.54x = 514,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,580.36/798.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.40

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