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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.76, 1,104.91 and 469.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.76, 1,104.91 and 469.18 is: 647.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.76 : 1,104.91 = 469.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.76/1,104.91 = 469.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.76x = 1,104.91 × 469.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.76x = 518,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,397.74/800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.38

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