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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.35, 1,103.07 and 467.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.35, 1,103.07 and 467.79 is: 645.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.35 : 1,103.07 = 467.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.35/1,103.07 = 467.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.35x = 1,103.07 × 467.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.35x = 516,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,005.12/799.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.53

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