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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.72, 1,102.20 and 467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.72, 1,102.20 and 467.16 is: 644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.72 : 1,102.20 = 467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.72/1,102.20 = 467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.72x = 1,102.20 × 467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.72x = 514,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,903.75/798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.66

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