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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.61, 1,100.75 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.61, 1,100.75 and 448.32 is: 618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.61 : 1,100.75 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.61/1,100.75 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.61x = 1,100.75 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.61x = 493,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,488.24/797.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.71

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