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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.67, 1,096.56 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.67, 1,096.56 and 445.29 is: 614.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.67 : 1,096.56 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.67/1,096.56 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.67x = 1,096.56 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.67x = 488,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,287.20/794.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.45

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