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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.22, 1,105.80 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.22, 1,105.80 and 469.60 is: 648.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.22 : 1,105.80 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.22/1,105.80 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.22x = 1,105.80 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.22x = 519,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,283.68/801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.12

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