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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.70, 1,096.56 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.70, 1,096.56 and 445.32 is: 614.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.70 : 1,096.56 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.70/1,096.56 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.70x = 1,096.56 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.70x = 488,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,320.10/794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.47

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