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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.26, 1,102.71 and 467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.26, 1,102.71 and 467.50 is: 644.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.26 : 1,102.71 = 467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.26/1,102.71 = 467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.26x = 1,102.71 × 467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.26x = 515,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,516.93/799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.99

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