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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.94, 1,097 and 445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.94, 1,097 and 445.62 is: 614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.94 : 1,097 = 445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.94/1,097 = 445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.94x = 1,097 × 445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.94x = 488,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,845.14/794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.95

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