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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.52, 1,100.57 and 448.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.52, 1,100.57 and 448.21 is: 618.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.52 : 1,100.57 = 448.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.52/1,100.57 = 448.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.52x = 1,100.57 × 448.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.52x = 493,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,280.98/797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.52

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