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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.73, 1,096.71 and 445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.73, 1,096.71 and 445.43 is: 614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.73 : 1,096.71 = 445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.73/1,096.71 = 445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.73x = 1,096.71 × 445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.73x = 488,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,502.05/794.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.68

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