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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.66, 1,100.78 and 448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.66, 1,100.78 and 448.34 is: 618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.66 : 1,100.78 = 448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.66/1,100.78 = 448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.66x = 1,100.78 × 448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.66x = 493,523.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,523.71/797.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.71

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