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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.69, 1,101.96 and 462.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.69, 1,101.96 and 462.57 is: 638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.69 : 1,101.96 = 462.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.69/1,101.96 = 462.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.69x = 1,101.96 × 462.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.69x = 509,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,733.64/798.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.21

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