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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.64, 1,096.61 and 445.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.64, 1,096.61 and 445.35 is: 614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.64 : 1,096.61 = 445.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.64/1,096.61 = 445.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.64x = 1,096.61 × 445.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.64x = 488,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,375.26/794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.59

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