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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.81, 1,101.08 and 448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.81, 1,101.08 and 448.61 is: 619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.81 : 1,101.08 = 448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.81/1,101.08 = 448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.81x = 1,101.08 × 448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.81x = 493,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,956.01/797.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.14

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