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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.32, 1,096.16 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.32, 1,096.16 and 445 is: 614.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.32 : 1,096.16 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.32/1,096.16 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.32x = 1,096.16 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.32x = 487,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,791.20/794.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.10

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