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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.20, 1,100.13 and 447.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.20, 1,100.13 and 447.89 is: 618.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.20 : 1,100.13 = 447.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.20/1,100.13 = 447.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.20x = 1,100.13 × 447.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.20x = 492,737.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,737.23/797.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.08

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