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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.89, 1,105.27 and 469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.89, 1,105.27 and 469.34 is: 647.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.89 : 1,105.27 = 469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.89/1,105.27 = 469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.89x = 1,105.27 × 469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.89x = 518,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,744.87/800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.71

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