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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.48, 1,096.44 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.48, 1,096.44 and 445.28 is: 614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.48 : 1,096.44 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.48/1,096.44 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.48x = 1,096.44 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.48x = 488,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,222.80/794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.52

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