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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.27, 1,097.40 and 445.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.27, 1,097.40 and 445.89 is: 615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.27 : 1,097.40 = 445.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.27/1,097.40 = 445.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.27x = 1,097.40 × 445.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.27x = 489,319.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,319.69/795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.29

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