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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.69, 1,100.81 and 448.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.69, 1,100.81 and 448.37 is: 618.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.69 : 1,100.81 = 448.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.69/1,100.81 = 448.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.69x = 1,100.81 × 448.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.69x = 493,562.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,562.43/797.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.74

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