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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.39, 1,100.39 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.39, 1,100.39 and 448.08 is: 618.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.39 : 1,100.39 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.39/1,100.39 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.39x = 1,100.39 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.39x = 493,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,062.75/797.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.35

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