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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.88, 1,101.11 and 448.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.88, 1,101.11 and 448.59 is: 619.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.88 : 1,101.11 = 448.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.88/1,101.11 = 448.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.88x = 1,101.11 × 448.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.88x = 493,946.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,946.93/797.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.07

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