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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.94, 1,097.02 and 445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.94, 1,097.02 and 445.63 is: 614.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.94 : 1,097.02 = 445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.94/1,097.02 = 445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.94x = 1,097.02 × 445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.94x = 488,859.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,859.54/794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.96

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