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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.68, 1,096.82 and 445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.68, 1,096.82 and 445.48 is: 614.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.68 : 1,096.82 = 445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.68/1,096.82 = 445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.68x = 1,096.82 × 445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.68x = 488,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,611.37/794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.85

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