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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.31, 1,102.68 and 467.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.31, 1,102.68 and 467.55 is: 645.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.31 : 1,102.68 = 467.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.31/1,102.68 = 467.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.31x = 1,102.68 × 467.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.31x = 515,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,558.03/799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.00

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