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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.58, 1,096.54 and 445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.58, 1,096.54 and 445.26 is: 614.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.58 : 1,096.54 = 445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.58/1,096.54 = 445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.58x = 1,096.54 × 445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.58x = 488,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,245.40/794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.47

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