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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.08, 1,097.22 and 445.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.08, 1,097.22 and 445.77 is: 615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.08 : 1,097.22 = 445.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.08/1,097.22 = 445.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.08x = 1,097.22 × 445.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.08x = 489,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,107.76/795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.17

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