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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,103.76 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,103.76 and 468.24 is: 646.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,103.76 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,103.76 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,103.76 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 516,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,824.58/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.02

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