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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.92, 1,102.14 and 467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.92, 1,102.14 and 467.36 is: 644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.92 : 1,102.14 = 467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.92/1,102.14 = 467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.92x = 1,102.14 × 467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.92x = 515,096.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,096.15/798.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.74

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