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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.81, 1,105.50 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.81, 1,105.50 and 469.13 is: 647.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.81 : 1,105.50 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.81/1,105.50 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.81x = 1,105.50 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.81x = 518,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,623.22/800.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.62

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