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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.26, 1,100.15 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.26, 1,100.15 and 447.88 is: 618.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.26 : 1,100.15 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.26/1,100.15 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.26x = 1,100.15 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.26x = 492,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,735.18/797.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.04

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