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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.25, 1,100.22 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.25, 1,100.22 and 447.94 is: 618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.25 : 1,100.22 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.25/1,100.22 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.25x = 1,100.22 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.25x = 492,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,832.24/797.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.16

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