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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.78, 1,106.52 and 470.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.78, 1,106.52 and 470.23 is: 648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.78 : 1,106.52 = 470.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.78/1,106.52 = 470.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.78x = 1,106.52 × 470.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.78x = 520,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,318.90/801.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.95

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