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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.23, 1,102.95 and 467.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.23, 1,102.95 and 467.91 is: 645.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.23 : 1,102.95 = 467.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.23/1,102.95 = 467.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.23x = 1,102.95 × 467.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.23x = 516,081.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,081.33/799.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.72

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