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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.86, 1,096.94 and 445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.86, 1,096.94 and 445.52 is: 614.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.86 : 1,096.94 = 445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.86/1,096.94 = 445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.86x = 1,096.94 × 445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.86x = 488,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,708.71/794.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.84

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