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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.14, 1,100.08 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.14, 1,100.08 and 447.94 is: 618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.14 : 1,100.08 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.14/1,100.08 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.14x = 1,100.08 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.14x = 492,769.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,769.84/797.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.17

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