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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.39, 1,103.15 and 468.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.39, 1,103.15 and 468.01 is: 645.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.39 : 1,103.15 = 468.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.39/1,103.15 = 468.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.39x = 1,103.15 × 468.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.39x = 516,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,287.78/799.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.86

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