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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.80, 1,103.82 and 468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.80, 1,103.82 and 468.12 is: 646.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.80 : 1,103.82 = 468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.80/1,103.82 = 468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.80x = 1,103.82 × 468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.80x = 516,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,720.22/799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.06

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