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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.72, 1,099.35 and 447.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.72, 1,099.35 and 447.34 is: 617.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.72 : 1,099.35 = 447.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.72/1,099.35 = 447.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.72x = 1,099.35 × 447.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.72x = 491,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,783.23/796.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.26

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