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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.56, 1,100.62 and 448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.56, 1,100.62 and 448.24 is: 618.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.56 : 1,100.62 = 448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.56/1,100.62 = 448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.56x = 1,100.62 × 448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.56x = 493,341.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,341.91/797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.56

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