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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.51, 1,096.36 and 445.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.51, 1,096.36 and 445.13 is: 614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.51 : 1,096.36 = 445.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.51/1,096.36 = 445.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.51x = 1,096.36 × 445.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.51x = 488,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,022.73/794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.24

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