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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.33, 1,098.87 and 447.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.33, 1,098.87 and 447.07 is: 616.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.33 : 1,098.87 = 447.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.33/1,098.87 = 447.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.33x = 1,098.87 × 447.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.33x = 491,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,271.81/796.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.92

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