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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.57, 1,101.94 and 449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.57, 1,101.94 and 449.26 is: 619.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.57 : 1,101.94 = 449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.57/1,101.94 = 449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.57x = 1,101.94 × 449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.57x = 495,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,053.69/798.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.93

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