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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.49, 1,096.41 and 445.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.49, 1,096.41 and 445.17 is: 614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.49 : 1,096.41 = 445.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.49/1,096.41 = 445.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.49x = 1,096.41 × 445.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.49x = 488,088.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,088.84/794.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.34

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