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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.94, 1,101.17 and 448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.94, 1,101.17 and 448.62 is: 619.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.94 : 1,101.17 = 448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.94/1,101.17 = 448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.94x = 1,101.17 × 448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.94x = 494,006.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,006.89/797.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.10

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