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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.89, 1,105.26 and 469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.89, 1,105.26 and 469.30 is: 647.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.89 : 1,105.26 = 469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.89/1,105.26 = 469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.89x = 1,105.26 × 469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.89x = 518,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,698.52/800.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.65

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