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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.93, 1,097.00 and 445.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.93, 1,097.00 and 445.61 is: 614.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.93 : 1,097.00 = 445.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.93/1,097.00 = 445.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.93x = 1,097.00 × 445.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.93x = 488,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,826.46/794.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.93

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