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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.92, 1,099.76 and 447.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.92, 1,099.76 and 447.61 is: 617.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.92 : 1,099.76 = 447.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.92/1,099.76 = 447.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.92x = 1,099.76 × 447.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.92x = 492,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,263.17/796.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.71

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