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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.05, 1,102.76 and 467.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.05, 1,102.76 and 467.45 is: 645.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.05 : 1,102.76 = 467.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.05/1,102.76 = 467.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.05x = 1,102.76 × 467.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.05x = 515,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,487.92/799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.13

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