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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.93, 1,102.55 and 467.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.93, 1,102.55 and 467.37 is: 644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.93 : 1,102.55 = 467.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.93/1,102.55 = 467.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.93x = 1,102.55 × 467.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.93x = 515,296.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,296.46/798.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.98

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