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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.25, 1,102.74 and 463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.25, 1,102.74 and 463.13 is: 638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.25 : 1,102.74 = 463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.25/1,102.74 = 463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.25x = 1,102.74 × 463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.25x = 510,713.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,713.00/799.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.99

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