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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.76, 1,103.72 and 468.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.76, 1,103.72 and 468.21 is: 646.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.76 : 1,103.72 = 468.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.76/1,103.72 = 468.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.76x = 1,103.72 × 468.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.76x = 516,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,774.54/799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.16

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