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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.88, 1,101.07 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.88, 1,101.07 and 448.56 is: 619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.88 : 1,101.07 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.88/1,101.07 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.88x = 1,101.07 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.88x = 493,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,895.96/797.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.01

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