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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.87, 1,101.03 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.87, 1,101.03 and 448.56 is: 619.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.87 : 1,101.03 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.87/1,101.03 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.87x = 1,101.03 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.87x = 493,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,878.02/797.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.00

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