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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.56, 1,097.91 and 446.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.56, 1,097.91 and 446.27 is: 615.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.56 : 1,097.91 = 446.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.56/1,097.91 = 446.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.56x = 1,097.91 × 446.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.56x = 489,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,958.81/795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.87

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