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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.85, 1,104.75 and 469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.85, 1,104.75 and 469.06 is: 647.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.85 : 1,104.75 = 469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.85/1,104.75 = 469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.85x = 1,104.75 × 469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.85x = 518,194.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,194.04/800.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.06

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