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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.13, 1,102.50 and 467.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.13, 1,102.50 and 467.45 is: 644.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.13 : 1,102.50 = 467.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.13/1,102.50 = 467.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.13x = 1,102.50 × 467.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.13x = 515,363.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,363.63/799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.91

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