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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.72, 1,102.37 and 467.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.72, 1,102.37 and 467.22 is: 644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.72 : 1,102.37 = 467.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.72/1,102.37 = 467.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.72x = 1,102.37 × 467.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.72x = 515,049.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,049.31/798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.84

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