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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.42, 1,101.87 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.42, 1,101.87 and 449.16 is: 619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.42 : 1,101.87 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.42/1,101.87 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.42x = 1,101.87 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.42x = 494,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,915.93/798.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.87

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