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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.73, 1,096.68 and 445.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.73, 1,096.68 and 445.41 is: 614.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.73 : 1,096.68 = 445.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.73/1,096.68 = 445.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.73x = 1,096.68 × 445.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.73x = 488,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,472.24/794.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.64

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