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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.10, 1,100.00 and 447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.10, 1,100.00 and 447.80 is: 617.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.10 : 1,100.00 = 447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.10/1,100.00 = 447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.10x = 1,100.00 × 447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.10x = 492,572.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,572.26/797.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.96

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