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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.40, 1,096.32 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.40, 1,096.32 and 445.14 is: 614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.40 : 1,096.32 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.40/1,096.32 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.40x = 1,096.32 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.40x = 488,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,015.88/794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.32

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