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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.54, 1,100.72 and 448.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.54, 1,100.72 and 448.26 is: 618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.54 : 1,100.72 = 448.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.54/1,100.72 = 448.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.54x = 1,100.72 × 448.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.54x = 493,408.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,408.75/797.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.66

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