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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.84, 1,096.86 and 445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.84, 1,096.86 and 445.54 is: 614.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.84 : 1,096.86 = 445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.84/1,096.86 = 445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.84x = 1,096.86 × 445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.84x = 488,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,695.00/794.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.83

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