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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.94, 1,096.97 and 445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.94, 1,096.97 and 445.56 is: 614.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.94 : 1,096.97 = 445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.94/1,096.97 = 445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.94x = 1,096.97 × 445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.94x = 488,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,763.73/794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.84

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