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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.87, 1,099.66 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.87, 1,099.66 and 447.56 is: 617.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.87 : 1,099.66 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.87/1,099.66 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.87x = 1,099.66 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.87x = 492,156.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,156.09/796.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.62

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