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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.62, 1,096.60 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.62, 1,096.60 and 445.32 is: 614.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.62 : 1,096.60 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.62/1,096.60 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.62x = 1,096.60 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.62x = 488,337.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,337.91/794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.56

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