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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.38, 1,099.07 and 447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.38, 1,099.07 and 447.13 is: 617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.38 : 1,099.07 = 447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.38/1,099.07 = 447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.38x = 1,099.07 × 447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.38x = 491,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,427.17/796.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.08

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