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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.95, 1,096.77 and 445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.95, 1,096.77 and 445.57 is: 614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.95 : 1,096.77 = 445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.95/1,096.77 = 445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.95x = 1,096.77 × 445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.95x = 488,686.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,686.74/794.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.74

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