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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,105.24 and 469.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,105.24 and 469.53 is: 648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,105.24 = 469.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,105.24 = 469.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,105.24 × 469.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 518,948.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,948.07/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.02

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