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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.10, 1,102.74 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.10, 1,102.74 and 445.02 is: 614.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.10 : 1,102.74 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.10/1,102.74 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.10x = 1,102.74 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.10x = 490,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,741.35/799.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.12

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