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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.82, 1,103.30 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.82, 1,103.30 and 468.18 is: 645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.82 : 1,103.30 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.82/1,103.30 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.82x = 1,103.30 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.82x = 516,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,542.99/799.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.82

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