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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.26, 1,105.75 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.26, 1,105.75 and 465.24 is: 642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.26 : 1,105.75 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.26/1,105.75 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.26x = 1,105.75 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.26x = 514,438.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,438.33/801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.03

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