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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.20, 1,097.40 and 445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.20, 1,097.40 and 445.88 is: 615.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.20 : 1,097.40 = 445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.20/1,097.40 = 445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.20x = 1,097.40 × 445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.20x = 489,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,308.71/795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.33

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