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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.19, 1,100.13 and 447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.19, 1,100.13 and 447.87 is: 618.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.19 : 1,100.13 = 447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.19/1,100.13 = 447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.19x = 1,100.13 × 447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.19x = 492,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,715.22/797.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.06

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