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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.75, 1,102.37 and 467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.75, 1,102.37 and 467.10 is: 644.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.75 : 1,102.37 = 467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.75/1,102.37 = 467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.75x = 1,102.37 × 467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.75x = 514,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,914.69/798.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.65

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