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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.11, 1,102.78 and 449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.11, 1,102.78 and 449.80 is: 620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.11 : 1,102.78 = 449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.11/1,102.78 = 449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.11x = 1,102.78 × 449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.11x = 496,024.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,024.93/799.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.72

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