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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.34, 1,096.24 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.34, 1,096.24 and 445.04 is: 614.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.34 : 1,096.24 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.34/1,096.24 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.34x = 1,096.24 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.34x = 487,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,870.65/794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.18

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