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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.70, 1,096.62 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.70, 1,096.62 and 445.44 is: 614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.70 : 1,096.62 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.70/1,096.62 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.70x = 1,096.62 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.70x = 488,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,478.41/794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.67

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