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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.55, 1,096.48 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.55, 1,096.48 and 445.24 is: 614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.55 : 1,096.48 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.55/1,096.48 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.55x = 1,096.48 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.55x = 488,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,189.05/794.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.42

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