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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.34, 1,100.34 and 448.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.34, 1,100.34 and 448.03 is: 618.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.34 : 1,100.34 = 448.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.34/1,100.34 = 448.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.34x = 1,100.34 × 448.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.34x = 492,986.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,986.71/797.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.29

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