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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.29, 1,097.50 and 445.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.29, 1,097.50 and 445.97 is: 615.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.29 : 1,097.50 = 445.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.29/1,097.50 = 445.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.29x = 1,097.50 × 445.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.29x = 489,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,453.70/795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.44

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