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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.56, 1,098.88 and 447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.56, 1,098.88 and 447.16 is: 616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.56 : 1,098.88 = 447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.56/1,098.88 = 447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.56x = 1,098.88 × 447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.56x = 491,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,375.18/796.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.87

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