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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.19, 1,097.36 and 445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.19, 1,097.36 and 445.88 is: 615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.19 : 1,097.36 = 445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.19/1,097.36 = 445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.19x = 1,097.36 × 445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.19x = 489,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,284.83/795.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.31

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