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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.86, 1,105.16 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.86, 1,105.16 and 469.28 is: 647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.86 : 1,105.16 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.86/1,105.16 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.86x = 1,105.16 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.86x = 518,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,629.48/800.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.59

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