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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.24, 1,097.40 and 445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.24, 1,097.40 and 445.86 is: 615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.24 : 1,097.40 = 445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.24/1,097.40 = 445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.24x = 1,097.40 × 445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.24x = 489,286.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,286.76/795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.27

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