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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.06, 1,100.00 and 447.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.06, 1,100.00 and 447.75 is: 617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.06 : 1,100.00 = 447.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.06/1,100.00 = 447.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.06x = 1,100.00 × 447.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.06x = 492,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,523.60/797.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.92

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