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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.06, 1,102.72 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.06, 1,102.72 and 445 is: 614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.06 : 1,102.72 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.06/1,102.72 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.06x = 1,102.72 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.06x = 490,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,710.40/799.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.11

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