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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.07, 1,099.68 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.07, 1,099.68 and 447.76 is: 617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.07 : 1,099.68 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.07/1,099.68 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.07x = 1,099.68 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.07x = 492,392.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,392.41/797.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.75

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