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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.64, 1,100.76 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.64, 1,100.76 and 448.44 is: 618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.64 : 1,100.76 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.64/1,100.76 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.64x = 1,100.76 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.64x = 493,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,624.81/797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.86

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