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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.24, 1,097.33 and 445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.24, 1,097.33 and 445.95 is: 615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.24 : 1,097.33 = 445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.24/1,097.33 = 445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.24x = 1,097.33 × 445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.24x = 489,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,352.08/795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.35

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