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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.76, 1,099.44 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.76, 1,099.44 and 447.44 is: 617.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.76 : 1,099.44 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.76/1,099.44 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.76x = 1,099.44 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.76x = 491,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,933.43/796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.42

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