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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.89, 1,101.11 and 448.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.89, 1,101.11 and 448.69 is: 619.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.89 : 1,101.11 = 448.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.89/1,101.11 = 448.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.89x = 1,101.11 × 448.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.89x = 494,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,054.80/797.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.20

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