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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.11, 1,102.65 and 462.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.11, 1,102.65 and 462.87 is: 638.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.11 : 1,102.65 = 462.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.11/1,102.65 = 462.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.11x = 1,102.65 × 462.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.11x = 510,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,383.61/799.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.69

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