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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.56, 1,096.57 and 445.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.56, 1,096.57 and 445.25 is: 614.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.56 : 1,096.57 = 445.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.56/1,096.57 = 445.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.56x = 1,096.57 × 445.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.56x = 488,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,247.79/794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.49

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