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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.84, 1,102.38 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.84, 1,102.38 and 467.40 is: 645.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.84 : 1,102.38 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.84/1,102.38 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.84x = 1,102.38 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.84x = 515,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,252.41/798.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.00

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