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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,102.63 and 467.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,102.63 and 467.61 is: 645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,102.63 = 467.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,102.63 = 467.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,102.63 × 467.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 515,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,600.81/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.15

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