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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.09, 1,101.32 and 448.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.09, 1,101.32 and 448.75 is: 619.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.09 : 1,101.32 = 448.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.09/1,101.32 = 448.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.09x = 1,101.32 × 448.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.09x = 494,215.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,215.11/798.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.25

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