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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.85, 1,101.03 and 448.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.85, 1,101.03 and 448.53 is: 618.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.85 : 1,101.03 = 448.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.85/1,101.03 = 448.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.85x = 1,101.03 × 448.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.85x = 493,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,842.74/797.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.97

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