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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.42, 1,096.27 and 445.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.42, 1,096.27 and 445.11 is: 614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.42 : 1,096.27 = 445.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.42/1,096.27 = 445.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.42x = 1,096.27 × 445.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.42x = 487,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,960.74/794.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.24

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