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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.81, 1,096.88 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.81, 1,096.88 and 445.50 is: 614.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.81 : 1,096.88 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.81/1,096.88 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.81x = 1,096.88 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.81x = 488,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,657.81/794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.81

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