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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.17, 1,102.92 and 467.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.17, 1,102.92 and 467.51 is: 645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.17 : 1,102.92 = 467.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.17/1,102.92 = 467.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.17x = 1,102.92 × 467.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.17x = 515,618.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,618.86/799.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.20

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