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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.95, 1,102.58 and 467.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.95, 1,102.58 and 467.39 is: 645.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.95 : 1,102.58 = 467.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.95/1,102.58 = 467.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.95x = 1,102.58 × 467.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.95x = 515,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,334.87/798.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.02

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