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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.13, 1,100.01 and 447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.13, 1,100.01 and 447.82 is: 617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.13 : 1,100.01 = 447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.13/1,100.01 = 447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.13x = 1,100.01 × 447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.13x = 492,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,606.48/797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.98

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