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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.75, 1,098.14 and 446.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.75, 1,098.14 and 446.55 is: 616.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.75 : 1,098.14 = 446.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.75/1,098.14 = 446.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.75x = 1,098.14 × 446.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.75x = 490,372.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,372.18/795.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.24

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