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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.39, 1,096.23 and 445.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.39, 1,096.23 and 445.07 is: 614.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.39 : 1,096.23 = 445.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.39/1,096.23 = 445.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.39x = 1,096.23 × 445.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.39x = 487,899.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,899.09/794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.18

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