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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.23, 1,102.41 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.23, 1,102.41 and 467.34 is: 644.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.23 : 1,102.41 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.23/1,102.41 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.23x = 1,102.41 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.23x = 515,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,196.16/799.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.61

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