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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.99, 1,105.12 and 469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.99, 1,105.12 and 469.52 is: 647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.99 : 1,105.12 = 469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.99/1,105.12 = 469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.99x = 1,105.12 × 469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.99x = 518,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,876.94/800.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.80

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