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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.11, 1,097.12 and 445.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.11, 1,097.12 and 445.73 is: 615.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.11 : 1,097.12 = 445.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.11/1,097.12 = 445.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.11x = 1,097.12 × 445.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.11x = 489,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,014.93/795.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.03

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