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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.39, 1,101.75 and 449.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.39, 1,101.75 and 449.07 is: 619.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.39 : 1,101.75 = 449.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.39/1,101.75 = 449.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.39x = 1,101.75 × 449.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.39x = 494,762.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,762.87/798.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.70

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