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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.72, 1,100.88 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.72, 1,100.88 and 448.44 is: 618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.72 : 1,100.88 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.72/1,100.88 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.72x = 1,100.88 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.72x = 493,678.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,678.63/797.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.86

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