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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.55, 1,100.58 and 448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.55, 1,100.58 and 448.23 is: 618.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.55 : 1,100.58 = 448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.55/1,100.58 = 448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.55x = 1,100.58 × 448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.55x = 493,312.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,312.97/797.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.54

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