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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.22, 1,193.23 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.22, 1,193.23 and 445.24 is: 666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.22 : 1,193.23 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.22/1,193.23 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.22x = 1,193.23 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.22x = 531,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,273.73/797.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.41

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