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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.74, 1,195.53 and 450.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.74, 1,195.53 and 450.55 is: 675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.74 : 1,195.53 = 450.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.74/1,195.53 = 450.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.74x = 1,195.53 × 450.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.74x = 538,646.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,646.04/797.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.22

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