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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.39, 1,099.02 and 447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.39, 1,099.02 and 447.08 is: 616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.39 : 1,099.02 = 447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.39/1,099.02 = 447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.39x = 1,099.02 × 447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.39x = 491,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,354.08/796.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.97

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