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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.78, 1,096.80 and 445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.78, 1,096.80 and 445.46 is: 614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.78 : 1,096.80 = 445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.78/1,096.80 = 445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.78x = 1,096.80 × 445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.78x = 488,580.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,580.53/794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.74

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