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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.74, 1,102.25 and 449.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.74, 1,102.25 and 449.43 is: 620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.74 : 1,102.25 = 449.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.74/1,102.25 = 449.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.74x = 1,102.25 × 449.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.74x = 495,381.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,381.97/798.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.20

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