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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.79, 1,105.19 and 469.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.79, 1,105.19 and 469.15 is: 647.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.79 : 1,105.19 = 469.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.79/1,105.19 = 469.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.79x = 1,105.19 × 469.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.79x = 518,499.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,499.89/800.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.49

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