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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.08, 1,102.75 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.08, 1,102.75 and 467.52 is: 645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.08 : 1,102.75 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.08/1,102.75 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.08x = 1,102.75 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.08x = 515,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,552.38/799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.19

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