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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.09, 1,099.98 and 447.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.09, 1,099.98 and 447.75 is: 617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.09 : 1,099.98 = 447.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.09/1,099.98 = 447.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.09x = 1,099.98 × 447.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.09x = 492,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,516.05/797.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.90

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