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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.59, 1,096.59 and 445.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.59, 1,096.59 and 445.27 is: 614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.59 : 1,096.59 = 445.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.59/1,096.59 = 445.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.59x = 1,096.59 × 445.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.59x = 488,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,278.63/794.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.50

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