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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.13, 1,100.03 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.13, 1,100.03 and 447.93 is: 618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.13 : 1,100.03 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.13/1,100.03 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.13x = 1,100.03 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.13x = 492,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,736.44/797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.14

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