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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.36, 1,100.40 and 448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.36, 1,100.40 and 448.07 is: 618.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.36 : 1,100.40 = 448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.36/1,100.40 = 448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.36x = 1,100.40 × 448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.36x = 493,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,057.35/797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.36

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