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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.56, 1,105.99 and 470.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.56, 1,105.99 and 470.01 is: 648.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.56 : 1,105.99 = 470.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.56/1,105.99 = 470.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.56x = 1,105.99 × 470.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.56x = 519,829.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,829.33/801.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.52

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