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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.75, 1,105.05 and 469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.75, 1,105.05 and 469.41 is: 647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.75 : 1,105.05 = 469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.75/1,105.05 = 469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.75x = 1,105.05 × 469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.75x = 518,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,721.52/800.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.79

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