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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.38, 1,100.39 and 448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.38, 1,100.39 and 448.07 is: 618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.38 : 1,100.39 = 448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.38/1,100.39 = 448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.38x = 1,100.39 × 448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.38x = 493,044.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,044.01/797.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.33

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