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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.74, 1,101.91 and 467.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.74, 1,101.91 and 467.03 is: 644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.74 : 1,101.91 = 467.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.74/1,101.91 = 467.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.74x = 1,101.91 × 467.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.74x = 514,621.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,621.29/798.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.29

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