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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.14, 1,100.06 and 447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.14, 1,100.06 and 447.86 is: 618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.14 : 1,100.06 = 447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.14/1,100.06 = 447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.14x = 1,100.06 × 447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.14x = 492,672.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,672.87/797.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.05

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