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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795, 1,097.13 and 445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795, 1,097.13 and 445.74 is: 615.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795 : 1,097.13 = 445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795/1,097.13 = 445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795x = 1,097.13 × 445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795x = 489,034.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,034.73/795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.14

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